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Innovation in Everything
Harbourside is constantly growing, changing and innovating. Whether we are developing a new geotechnical process for a client, or welcoming someone new to our team, there’s always something new happening in one of our offices. Follow us on social media for even more news and updates from across the Maritimes.
Hiring for Fall Co-Op Term, Ontario
The structural division of our Ontario office is currently looking to fill co-op positions for the fall term. If you’re pursuing your structural certificate, or if you’re curious as to the world of engineering consulting, apply today!
Harbourside Wins OPWA Project of the Year Award at 2026 Luncheon
Harbourside Engineering, along with the City of Guelph, and Beton Construction, were awarded a 2025 Project of the Year Award for their work on the Boathouse Retaining Wall in Guelph, Ontario by the OPWA. The Award Luncheon happened on May 13th, 2026.
Ontario Line’s Lower Don Bridge reaches major construction milestone with arch completion
Workers have reached another construction milestone on the Ontario Line project with the completion of the main arch for the Lower Don Bridge, a structure that will eventually carry subway trains over the Don River and Don Valley Parkway in Toronto’s east end. Harbourside Engineering have been acting as the erection engineering specialists on this incredible project
New Lower Don Bridge Prepares for Move Across the DVP This Weekend
Construction will reach a milestone this weekend on the Lower Don Crossing, a new bridge for Ontario line 3 that is set to be slid into its permanent position over the river and the Don Valley Parkway. Harbourside Engineering has been acting as the erection engineering specialist on this monumental project.
NOW HIRING: Controller
UPDATE: This position has been filled
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations and ensure the financial integrity of our organization. This role is pivotal in managing financial reporting, overseeing accounting staff, and driving process improvements across multiple business units.
NOW HIRING: Bookkeeper
UPDATE: This position has been filled
Harbourside Engineering Consultants is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support our accounting operations across multiple business units. Based out of either NS or PEI, depending on candidate.
Hole in One — Engineers PEI Golf Tournament 2025
Friday September 19th was the annual Engineers PEI Golf tournament. Naturally, the Harbourside PEI team had to make an appearance on the green, in addition to sponsoring the 8th hole $25,000 prize!
CO-OP Interview with Scott Long
Scott Long has been with Harbourside as one of our co-op students for a 16 month term. If you watched our previous video featuring Bryan Rusagara, you may like to know that the two worked closely together for that time.
CO-OP Interview with Bryan Rusagara
As the next semester approaches, we prepare to say goodbye to another crop of amazing co-op students. Bryan Rusagara has been working as a co-op student with Harbourside for 16 months. In that time, we have seen Bryan tackle incredible projects, growing by leaps and bounds.
WIL CO-OP & Harbourside Hosting Lunch and Learn at Dalhousie
Lunch and Learn. September 15th, 2025 11:00AM to 1:30PM. Civil Engineering Student Lunch and Learn in the Romero Room, Idea Hub Building, Sexton Campus. Open to 3rd year, 4th year, and co-op students.
NOW HIRING: Accountant (PEI)
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant with a focus on project accounting to join our team. You will play a key role in the financial management of projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial services.
NOW HIRING: Assistant Operations Manager (NS)
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
We are seeking a proactive Assistant Operations Manager to join our team. They will support key corporate functions at Harbourside Engineering. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross functional teams including our steering committee.
Dexter Nova Alliance Honored with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering
Dexter Nova Alliance Team, which is made up of Dexter Construction, Nova Construction, WSP, Harbourside Engineering Group and the Department of Public Works has received the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering.
NOW HIRING: Structural Draftsperson (NS)
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
Harbourside Engineering Consultants is looking for the right individual to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location in the role of Structural Draftsperson.
NOW HIRING: Junior Structural Engineer (NL)
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
Harbourside Engineering is looking for the right individual to join our St. John’s office to help with this work and further expand our presence in the region. This opportunity will be both challenging and rewarding, providing the successful candidate with the ability to expand their design and business development skills while working as part of a young and dynamic team.
Construction starts on new Lower Don Bridge for Ontario Line subway
Major construction has started on the new Lower Don Bridge that will carry Ontario Line trains across the Don River between the Corktown and Riverside communities. Harbourside Engineering has been acting as the specialist bridge engineer for this major project.
‘Unique’ heavy bridge transports key to Toronto’s revamped waterfront
Article by Heavy Lift: Toronto’s long-running waterfront transformation has reached a defining milestone with the opening of the Port Lands redevelopment, a project that owes much to a complex series of heavy transport operations involving four major bridge structures.
Harbourside Engineering wins national award for Champlain Bridge project
PNI Atlantic News — Harbourside wins the coveted Schreyer award from the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards for their work on the deconstruction of the Old Champlain Bridge. Saltwire features Greg MacDonald and Calvin MacAulay from Harbourside’s PEI office to discuss the project.
2024 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
The work of consulting engineering firms was celebrated, as 20 projects were recognized for their technical excellence and their contributions to society, during the 2024 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards (CCEA).

