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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.
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!
Harbourside Wins Multiple Awards with CISC Atlantic
Harbourside was the proud recipient of not one, but TWO awards during the 2025 CISC Awards gala for excellence in Steel Construction in Halifax. One in the category of Bridge Projects, the other in the category of Engineering.
Harbourside Survivor 2025: Week 1
Harbourside Survivor has returned to our Dartmouth office. The drama, the intrigue, and the skill testing challenges are back for the third year in a row.
Young Engineer: Nishtha Shah
Nishtha is a 4th year engineering student with us here at Harbourside. Her co-op is an 8th month term, and she’s already hoping for an extension!
CO-OP Interview with Sherelle Higgs
Sherelle Higgs recently completed her co-op at Harbourside after a 4-month term with our transportation division. Despite the short time frame, Sherelle has continually impressed us with her excellent work-ethic, and enthusiasm (as you will see in the video). She returns to her studies at Dalhousie University this fall.
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.
ESL Lab’s Medium Weight Shock Machine Tests the Limits
A recent project managed by Harbourside Project Management has been featured in the Engineer’s Nova Scotia magazine. The ESL medium weight shock machine helps to test the strength and durability of naval equipment.
NOW HIRING: Asphalt Materials Technician (NS)
Attention: Please apply to this position by reaching out to us.
The need for materials specialist, and materials engineering is constantly growing, and we are rising to meet the demand.
Toronto’s Port Lands opens to the public
The Globe and Mail — This is a historic moment. The Toronto Port Lands project was one of the largest in terms of re-naturalization of an industrialized landscape, and in terms of flood prevention.
NOW HIRING: Production Supervisor (NS)
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
Join our dynamic team in Labrador City as a Production Supervisor, where you'll lead daily operations, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive performance in a fast-paced industrial environment.
NOW HIRING: Project Manager, Electrical (NS)
UPDATE: This position has been filled.
We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical projects across Nova Scotia. In this role, you’ll oversee the full project lifecycle.
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.
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
Today is International Women in Engineering Day.
With this in mind, we would like to celebrate one of our team members who have been featured in the latest issue of Engineers Nova Scotia's magazine: Dani Suart (Page 22-23).
Young Engineer: Scott Long
Scott Long is a co-op student set to graduate in 2026. He’s been an active part of the Dartmouth project, both in terms of projects, and socially!
Young Engineer: Kate Cunningham
For today’s staff spotlight, we’d like to highlight Kate Cunningham. Kate has been with Harbourside since June 2024, which means it’s her 1-year work anniversary.
2025 Annual Harbourside Retreat
Every year, Harbourside thanks it’s amazing engineers and staff with an annual retreat. This year, we celebrated our team, and our families at the Mill River Resort.
Harbourside at the Bluenose!
It has become an annual tradition at Harbourside to compete in the Bluenose run. To make sure more people can participate, we do he 5km run as a team building event.

