Power Engineer Salaries

Power Engineer Salary in Canada (2026 Guide)

Updated using 74 verified salary entries collected from employers across Canada.

Power Engineers help operate boilers, pressure vessels, power plants, mills, refineries, and industrial equipment. Their job is important for safety and for keeping machines and systems running without problems. Power Engineers are needed in many industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, forestry, and chemical plants.

Based on 74 real salary submissions, the average hourly wage for Power Engineers in Canada is $43.92/hr. Most wages fall between $35.25/hr and $49.82/hr.

The highest recorded wage in the data is $83.23/hr, and the lowest is $30/hr.

National Salary Snapshot

• Average hourly wage: $43.92/hr
• Median hourly wage: $43.44/hr
• Typical range (middle 50%): $35.25 – $49.82/hr
• Highest recorded rate: $83.23/hr
• Lowest recorded rate: $30/hr

These wages come from real employers in mills, power plants, mining operations, and industrial facilities across Canada.

Salary by Province

British Columbia

Many high-paying roles are found in BC, especially in sawmills, forestry plants, and energy operations.

Saskatchewan

Strong wages at mining and processing sites.

Remote locations often pay extra for travel or camp work.

Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario

Steady demand for Power Engineers across industrial plants, heating plants, food production facilities, and utilities.

Atlantic Canada

Jobs available in manufacturing, energy, and marine operations.

Wages are moderate but stable.

Top Paying Cities for Power Engineers

Based on the data, the highest-paying areas include:

Dawson Creek, BC – Strong pay for 3rd Class and higher

Mackenzie, BC – Good wages in forestry and industrial plants

Key Lake, SK – High pay at mining and processing sites

Remote or northern regions – Extra pay for location and shift work

Power Engineers working at large mills, energy plants, or remote industrial sites often earn the most.

What Affects Power Engineer Pay?

1. Class Level (Certification)

Higher certification usually means higher pay:

• 5th Class
• 4th Class
• 3rd Class
• 2nd Class
• 1st Class (highest)

1st Class and Chief Engineers usually earn the highest wages.

2. Type of Facility

Pay can change depending on where the engineer works:

• Sawmills and pulp mills
• Mines and mineral processing plants
• Power and heating plants
• Chemical or oil and gas facilities
• Manufacturing plants

Large plants and heavy industrial sites tend to offer higher wages.

3. Location

Remote or northern locations often pay more for:

• Travel
• Camp work
• Rotation schedules
• Harsh weather conditions

Cities with strong industrial activity also offer competitive wages.

4. Shift Work

Many Power Engineers work:

• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• Night shifts
• On-call schedules

Shift premiums and overtime can increase total earnings.

Job Outlook for Power Engineers in 2026

Demand for Power Engineers is steady because:

• Many plants run 24/7
• Skilled tradespeople are retiring
• Industrial facilities need certified operators
• Safety rules require trained Power Engineers
• Mining, forestry, and energy projects continue to grow

This makes Power Engineering a reliable and well-paid career across Canada.

Where This Data Comes From

This report is based on 74 real Power Engineer salary entries, manually reviewed and collected from employers across Canada.

Each entry includes job title, company name, city, province, and hourly wage.

This provides a clear and accurate view of real wages in the Power Engineering field.

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