Mechanical engineer
Hire a mechanical engineer for product design, building systems or industrial equipment, with Finch confirming licensing status and relevant experience.
Technology & engineering recruitmentEngineering recruitment in Toronto and the GTA
Finch helps GTA employers hire engineers, engineering interns and CAD drafters with the right experience and licensing status for their projects.
Engineering hires carry real responsibility. The people you bring on design products, structures and systems that must be safe, buildable and compliant, and their work is often reviewed by clients, regulators and inspectors. Finding a candidate with the right discipline, software skills, project experience and licensing status takes time that most project managers and business owners do not have while deadlines keep moving.
Finch Employment recruits engineering and design professionals for employers across Toronto and the GTA on a retainer basis. We learn about your projects, codes and software, then advertise, source and screen candidates against those requirements, including their status with Professional Engineers Ontario where it matters. You meet a shortlist of suitable people, we arrange the interviews and we follow up after the start date.
Why hiring engineers takes a specialist
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Licensing status varies widely, so you need to know whether a candidate is a P.Eng., an EIT in the licensing process or not yet registered with PEO.
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Engineering experience is highly specific, and a candidate's background in one sector or code environment may not transfer directly to your projects.
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Software skills such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or analysis tools vary from firm to firm, and training gaps can slow a project down.
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Internationally trained engineers bring valuable experience, but you need a clear picture of their Ontario licensing progress and the scope of work they can take on.
How we screen engineering & design candidates
- Licensing status with Professional Engineers Ontario, checked against PEO's public directory of licence holders where applicable
- Discipline and sector experience relevant to your projects
- Proficiency in the design, drafting and analysis software you use
- Knowledge of the codes and standards that apply to your work
- Communication with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
Where we recruit engineering & design professionals
We run engineering & design searches for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada.
Roles we fill
Engineering & design roles we recruit for
Civil engineer
Hire a civil engineer for roads, servicing, stormwater, site development or infrastructure projects, with Finch screening licensing and municipal experience.
Electrical engineer
Hire an electrical engineer for building systems, power distribution, controls or product design, with Finch checking licensing and technical depth.
Structural engineer
Hire a structural engineer who designs safe, efficient structures and understands Ontario Building Code requirements, with Finch screening experience and licensing.
Manufacturing engineer
Hire a manufacturing engineer who improves your production processes, quality and equipment, with Finch screening plant-floor experience and licensing status.
CAD drafter
Hire a CAD drafter who produces accurate, standards-compliant drawings in the software your team uses, with Finch reviewing skills before you meet anyone.
How it works
How an engineering & design search works
Consultation
Tell us about the role, your team and your timeline. We agree on a retainer and fees tailored to the position.
Retainer & search
Your retainer starts the search. We advertise, source and screen candidates for you.
Shortlist & interviews
You meet only suitable candidates. We arrange every interview.
Hire & follow-up
We manage the offer and check in after your new hire starts.
Retainer-based recruiting. Fees are tailored to every position, and a retainer up front starts your search.Book a consultation
Engineering & design recruitment: questions employers ask
Can someone without a P.Eng. work in engineering at our firm?
Yes, with limits. Graduates and internationally trained engineers often work under the supervision of a licensed engineer while they complete PEO's requirements, and many are registered in PEO's Engineering Intern Training program. Only licence holders may call themselves professional engineers, use P.Eng. or take professional responsibility for engineering work. Confirm your specific obligations with PEO or your legal adviser.
Do you recruit CAD drafters as well as engineers?
Yes. Strong design teams rely on drafters and technical staff as much as on engineers. We recruit CAD drafters with experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, Inventor and other tools. Some technical staff hold certification as technicians or technologists through OACETT, and we confirm that status when it matters for your role.
How do you handle internationally trained engineers?
We screen internationally trained candidates on their actual experience and ask where they are in PEO's licensing process, including academic assessment, experience requirements and the professional practice exam. That gives you a clear picture of what they can take on now and what supervision they need, so you can make an informed decision.
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Tell us about your engineering & design opening
Tell us who you need. A Finch recruiter will call you back within one business day to talk through the role and retainer.
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