Canada & Americas

Canada is a very exciting and fast growing location in which to live and work.  As a professional experienced in either the civil engineering infrastructure, building construction or management consulting sectors there are a range of great jobs and career opportunities available for local Canadians, returning Canadians and international construction professionals willing to relocate to take up exciting long term jobs in Canada.

There is a vibrant rail construction sector, which offers roles for professionals with experience in civil engineering, electrification, signalling and permanent way.  There is a vibrant construction jobs market within the airport and aviation sector as well as for Public Private Partnership P3 and Alternative Financing and Procurement AFP professionals working directly within and advising to the construction industry.  The building construction market is also very busy going into 2025 and is in need of specialist skills.

Many of the current job vacancies available are based in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across wider Ontario and also in Vancouver, British Columbia - although there are also other regional hotspots also. 

There are also exciting job opportunities available in the USA, including in New York and other major cities.

Insights and Industry News

Maxim Insights

Living and Working in Canada for QS, Construction, Engineering and Claims Professionals

For UK-based professionals considering relocation, Canada offers a combination of career progression, competitive salaries, and clear immigration pathways. At Maxim Recruitment, we regularly support candidates exploring construction contractor and engineering and cost consultancy roles across the Canadian market.…

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The Magic Formula for Successful Professional Construction Recruitment

We share our magic formula to support both jobseekers and employers for the best outcomes with the investment of time and effort in long-term relationships and how that human approach is strengthened by the careful use of the latest recruitment technology. …

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Professional Construction Talent Acquisition in Competitive Canada

This article outlines how Maxim Recruitment supports Canadian construction employers through long-term recruitment partnerships, rather than reactive hiring. It explains how a combination of sector specialism, market insight and responsive recruitment support from us can helps employers compete for high-quality talent in tight labour markets.…

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Key Career Opportunities in 2026

With over 25 years of experience in UK and international construction recruitment, Maxim Recruitment is well placed to identify where demand is growing, and where construction professionals can successfully transfer their skills into new, rewarding career paths.…

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Clerk of Works FAQ | Simple Answers about being a Clerk of Works

Clerks of Works are in-demand throughout the UK, with many top construction companies actively looking for the right skilled individuals. This article answers many of the common questions about Clerks of Works and to how become one.…

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Industry News

Global Crane adds fourth 700-tonner

Scotland’s Global Crane Services has another 700-tonne rated lifter in its fleet.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 11:41

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PMI: The downturn slows but costs start to bite

The UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index for January shows the industry still firmly in decline, but less steeply than in recent months.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 10:52

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Cleaning up in Ukraine

Ukraine is preparing what could become Europe’s largest reconstruction programme in generations. With hundreds of billions of pounds of work on the horizon, Kyiv is urging UK contractors to take a more active role — but most are still watching from the sidelines, writes Eugene Gerden

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 10:18

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HSS unveils the changing face of hire

HSS – the UK’s oldest tool-hire business – has transformed itself into a “tech-based, asset-light marketplace”. David Taylor reports

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 09:48

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Grab hire firm fined £10,000 after employee struck by falling bucket

A Manchester plant hire company has been fined after a mechanic suffered life-changing injuries when an excavator bucket fell on him.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 5 February, 08:39

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