Engineer / Technologist

Join the Future of Electric Mobility with Canadian Electric Vehicles (CanEV)

Location: Vancouver Island, BC

Positions Available:

• Mechanical Engineer / Technologist
• Electronic Engineer / Technologist
• Electrical Engineer / Technologist
• Mechatronic Engineer / Technologist

Canadian Electric Vehicles (CanEV) is a Vancouver Island–based manufacturer leading the charge in electric work trucks and electric powertrain systems. We design, build, and innovate right here in Canada — and we're growing fast.

We're looking for curious, hands-on thinkers and builders who want to turn their passion for technology, mechanics, or EVs into a meaningful career. Whether you're an experienced engineer or an entry-level technologist, if you're eager to learn, problem-solve, and make an impact in sustainable transportation, we want to hear from you.

Why Join CanEV?

• Be part of the clean energy revolution — help design and build electric vehicles and powertrain systems that make a real difference.
• See your ideas come to life — work on projects from concept to completion, including R&D, custom builds, and small-scale production.
• Small team, big impact — collaborate closely, wear many hats, and grow your skills every day.
• Hands-on work environment — not a factory line; every day brings new challenges and creative problem-solving.
• Training & development — we'll train the right candidates who bring passion and curiosity to the job.

What You'll Do

You'll have the opportunity to work across a mix of design, integration, and assembly projects.

Design & Engineering Tasks

• Create and test analog circuits, harnesses, and component enclosures
• Design PCB layouts and coordinate outsourced manufacturing
• Develop basic circuit logic and embedded microcontroller programs

Production & Integration

• Integrate dash displays, chargers, battery management systems (BMS), and other vehicle electronics
• Assemble and test electric motors, controllers, and vehicle control units (VCUs)
• Configure software tools for controllers, chargers, and embedded systems
• Build and test custom electric powertrains and wiring harnesses

What We're Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have a mechanical or electrical skills and interests and enjoy hands-on problem-solving
• Love to take things apart to see how they work — and ideally, put them back together successfully
• Are comfortable working in a shop environment with tools and measurement equipment
• Have experience (professional or hobby) with things like cars, bikes, boats, ATVs, robotics, or electronics

Bonus Skills:

• Soldering and crimping
• Coding or web development
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar projects

Ideal Candidates

We welcome applicants from all experience levels:

• Entry-level: Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and personal project experience — we'll train you.
• Experienced professionals: Tell us what challenge you want to tackle next and help shape our future products.

How to Apply

Send us your resume and a short note telling us about your skills, hobbies, or personal projects — we want to know what you love to build, tinker with, or fix.

Apply now and help drive the future of electric mobility in Canada. Send an email with resume and cover letter to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person