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SNC-Lavalin

Project Manager

Mississauga, ON

Eng and Engineering/Applied Science Honours Degree recommended for Engineering projects. * PMP recommended. * 2-3 Years Experience in project engineering, project coordination, or project management ...

SNC-Lavalin

Project Manager

Mississauga, ON · On-site

P. Eng and Engineering/Applied Science Honours Degree recommended for Engineering projects. * 2-3 Years Experience in project engineering, project coordination, or project management related ...

Upshop

Product Manager

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$100K - CA$130K/yr

Product Manager Role Overview Upshop is seeking a Product Manager responsible for helping define ... Partner with engineering, UX, data science, revenue, and customer success teams * Support go-to ...

Top Tier Talent Group

R&D Manager

Burlington, ON

$95K - $140K/yr

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  • PTO

Manager, Research & Development Reports To: Director, R&D and Technical Services Department ... This position combines scientific expertise, project leadership, and strategic thinking to develop ...

OTI Lumionics Inc.

Research Scientist

Mississauga, ON

CA$75K - CA$110K/yr

PhD in Physics/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering * Required Skills * Proven ... Project management, independent and critical thinking, milestone driven project execution

Slrconsulting

Environmental Scientist

Guelph, ON

CA$36 - CA$38.72/hr

  • PTO

As our new Junior-level Environmental Scientist, you will play an important role on our Land ... Supporting project managers with project planning and coordination, reporting, and tracking ...

Dialpad

Applied Scientist

Kitchener, ON · On-site +1

This position reports to the Manager of the NLP team and has the opportunity to be based in our ... Master's or PhD degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Machine ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a science manager?

To thrive as a Science Manager, you generally need a strong background in scientific research, leadership experience, and an advanced degree such as a PhD or MSc in a relevant field. Familiarity with data analysis software, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and project management tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help Science Managers effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex projects. These skills are crucial for ensuring scientific rigor, driving innovation, and achieving organizational objectives in research environments.

What is the difference between Science Manager vs Research Scientist?

AspectScience ManagerResearch Scientist
Required credentialsTypically a master's or PhD in a scientific field, leadership experienceUsually a PhD or master's in a specific science, strong research background
Work environmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees research activitiesConducts experiments, analyzes data, publishes findings
Employer and industry usageUsed in biotech, pharma, research institutions, and corporate R&DCommon in academia, industry, government research labs

Science Managers focus on leading research teams and managing projects, while Research Scientists primarily conduct experiments and analyze data. Both roles require advanced scientific credentials, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

What is a science manager?

Science Managers are professionals who oversee scientific research projects, teams, or departments within organizations such as research institutes, universities, government agencies, or private companies. Their responsibilities include coordinating research activities, managing budgets and resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating communication between scientists and other stakeholders. Science Managers play a crucial role in translating scientific objectives into actionable plans and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. They often have advanced degrees in science and strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

What are the main challenges a science manager faces when leading interdisciplinary research teams?

One of the main challenges Science Managers encounter is effectively coordinating communication and collaboration among team members from diverse scientific backgrounds. Aligning different methodologies, expectations, and terminologies can require extra effort to ensure everyone is working toward common goals. Additionally, Science Managers must balance administrative responsibilities, such as securing funding and managing budgets, with supporting the scientific growth of their team. Successful Science Managers foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation while maintaining clear project timelines and deliverables.

What are the most commonly searched types of Science jobs in Hamilton, ON?

The most popular types of Science jobs in Hamilton, ON are:

What cities near Hamilton, ON are hiring for Science Manager jobs?

Cities near Hamilton, ON with the most Science Manager job openings:

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Infographic showing various Science Manager job openings in Hamilton, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager

BluMetric Environmental Inc.

Ottawa, ON

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity:

DS is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager, Ottawato join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career. DS offers competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path. This is a future vacancy within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Manage the day-to-day operations and overall management of DS's office.
  • Responsible for marketing and client liaison
  • Recruitment and hiring of strategic staff
  • Proposal preparation, budgeting, and client development
  • Responsible for planning, management, and execution of projects and those of staff reporting to you to ensure effectiveness of the deployment of staff and resources to achieve DS objectives
  • Prepare and oversee proposals on behalf of project managers, liaise with client and project initiation in line with DS standards
  • Supervising and mentoring intermediate and senior engineers to enhance their capabilities
  • Supervision and management of Office, along with training junior staff
  • Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites

Key Qualifications, Skills & Education:


  • University degree in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science from recognized institution
  • Must be a registered and practicing Professional Engineer in Ontario
  • 8 to 10 years of experience in the Geotechnical, Materials Testing and construction industry
  • Strong project management, client management, and business development skills
  • Proven leadership and team building experience
  • Prior experience with running branch office or division is preferred
  • Ability to travel between DS offices and sites within Ontario
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
  • Organized, works well under pressure and able to multi-task is essential
  • Must own a vehicle with insurance coverage and hold a Valid (G-Level) Ontario Driver's License
  • Flexible to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and assignments, responding easily to changing priorities

About DS Consultants Ltd:

DS Consultants Ltd. (DS), a BluMetric company, is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, building science and materials inspection and testing services. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with branch offices in Barrie, Hamilton, Cambridge, and a Testing Laboratory in Vaughan, DS is supported by a team of over 140 highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and administrative professionals. DS is committed to delivering practical, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and people-focused work environment.

DS is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. DS is an equalopportunityemployer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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