We are looking for a Lead Project Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Toronto office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 11 to 15 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Crest Bio is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Project Engineer at Crest Bio, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Translate strategy into concrete plans and measurable outcomes for the team.
- Own key projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
What we're looking for
11-15 years of professional experience in a Project Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Crest Bio, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- an RRSP retirement savings plan with employer matching, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred)