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 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  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

The Excitement Is Building In Dubai (Once Again!)

Take a look at the insatiable appetite for development which Dubai and the rest of the UAE appears to have, once again, in spades! (excuse the pun). Also, some exciting new construction jobs in the Middle East which the Maxim Recruitment Team is currently working hard to fill.…

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Five great things about living and working in Canada

As a specialist construction Recruitment Consultant for the UK & Canada, I talk to many prospective candidates who are contemplating relocating to Canada – but what is it that is attracting them?  …

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Keeping Fit with a Desk Job | 10 Easy Tips

Even small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference. By incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can stay fit, boost your energy levels and your confidence in the workplace!…

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Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in the Construction Industry

As a recruiter in the construction industry, I have made significantly fewer female placements than male placements, and I often question why that is. …

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Ten Pieces of Timeless Career Advice

Whether you want to launch your career or take a career to the next level, applying good career advice will help you accomplish your objectives and soar to new heights. Let’s look at ten priceless career tips that have stood the test of time.…

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Industry News

Heat pump roll out not going to plan

A report from the government spending watchdog today tells us what we all absolutely already knew – that the heat pump roll out is going too slowly.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 March, 08:24

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Marshalls takes action as profits fall 40%

Building materials group Marshalls has filed results showing how the business has been hit by the downturn.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 March, 08:05

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Mental health questions added to tender documents

A Merseyside council has decided to make its contractors include mental health statements in their bids for construction work.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 March, 07:29

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Willmott Dixon starts Towcester SEND school

Willmott Dixon has begun construction works on the development of a new special school in Towcester.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 March, 07:14

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Cardiff set to approve £25m re-cladding project

Cardiff Council is preparing to move on to phase two of its post Grenfell tower block remediation works.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 18 March, 06:56

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