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Mechanical Engineering Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Mechanical Engineering Director salary in Canada?
  How much does a Mechanical Engineering Director in Canada make? The median annual Mechanical Engineering Director salary in Canada is C$214,469, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$185,491-C$254,640 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Mechanical Engineering Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Mechanical Engineering Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Mechanical Engineering Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Mechanical Engineering Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026

• Job Description for Mechanical Engineering Director
  Directs the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements and standards. Leads high-level design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects. Develops policies and procedures to guide the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems or components. Reviews data and analysis to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems. Oversees the establishment of programs to support training, process improvements, and best practices and protocols. Leads initiatives with other departments to identify new potential products and projects. Stays abreast of new technologies and processes and implements changes to improve the organization's mechanical engineering capabilities. Typically requires a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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• Level of Education
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• Industries that include Mechanical Engineering Director
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• Categories that include Mechanical Engineering Director
  • Engineering
  • Executive and Management
  • Manufacturing

• Mechanical Engineering Director Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
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