Business Group Leader (Ontario Engineering Design Organization) at Ghd in Markham, Ontario, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

relationship building

business development

performance management

resource planning

project delivery

leadership

Building effective relationships with other Regional EDO Business Group Leaders and with Market Leaders within and outside the Region.
Managing Business Group performance, people, and resources
Developing and supporting business opportunities, and ensuring sustainable growth of the EDO services
Providing vision and direction for the Ontario EDO business that links with GHD’s North America market strategy, and input into the Region Market Strategy
Working and aligning closely with more than twenty Business Groups in Ontario with respect to project pursuits, staff and workload planning and project delivery excellence
Being well-connected and influential, building and developing relationships with the other Regional BGLs and supporting relationships with existing and potential clients and partners, with a focus on engineering and design services
Providing leadership to the Business Group in line with GHD’s objectives and values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity

Requirements

15+ years

professional engineer

project leadership

design management

mentorship

delivery methods

15+ years professional experience within an engineering consultancy
Demonstrated technical capability across your area of technical expertise, including all project phases from project planning, to detailed design and construction services
Ability and desire to mentor and train team members, and to build a strong team of skilled professionals
Detailed knowledge of different types of project delivery methods/models for various markets.
Proven background of managing a large multidisciplinary engineering design delivery organization.
Effective & proven project delivery, networking and relationship management skills
Ability to develop lasting internal and external relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
Proven background in project leadership through all project phases, from proposals, to the delivery of engineering and design services, to project completion/closeout
Professional engineering designation in a Canadian province. (Other licenses in USA would be considered an asset)

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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Role

Description

relationship building

business development

performance management

resource planning

project delivery

leadership

Building effective relationships with other Regional EDO Business Group Leaders and with Market Leaders within and outside the Region.
Managing Business Group performance, people, and resources
Developing and supporting business opportunities, and ensuring sustainable growth of the EDO services
Providing vision and direction for the Ontario EDO business that links with GHD’s North America market strategy, and input into the Region Market Strategy
Working and aligning closely with more than twenty Business Groups in Ontario with respect to project pursuits, staff and workload planning and project delivery excellence
Being well-connected and influential, building and developing relationships with the other Regional BGLs and supporting relationships with existing and potential clients and partners, with a focus on engineering and design services
Providing leadership to the Business Group in line with GHD’s objectives and values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity

Requirements

15+ years

professional engineer

project leadership

design management

mentorship

delivery methods

15+ years professional experience within an engineering consultancy
Demonstrated technical capability across your area of technical expertise, including all project phases from project planning, to detailed design and construction services
Ability and desire to mentor and train team members, and to build a strong team of skilled professionals
Detailed knowledge of different types of project delivery methods/models for various markets.
Proven background of managing a large multidisciplinary engineering design delivery organization.
Effective & proven project delivery, networking and relationship management skills
Ability to develop lasting internal and external relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
Proven background in project leadership through all project phases, from proposals, to the delivery of engineering and design services, to project completion/closeout
Professional engineering designation in a Canadian province. (Other licenses in USA would be considered an asset)

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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