Senior Ecosystems Team Lead

Overview

Lead Ecosystems teams, manage staff, and provide technical environmental services.

Key Responsibilities

• technical reports
• proposal development
• team leadership
• resource allocation
• performance reviews
• recruitment onboarding

Tasks

-Adhering to client and project deadlines by completing work in a timely manner -Collaborating with the teams to drive new technical initiatives or service lines -Assisting Ecology team with complex work where required -Establishing and communicating team goals that align with the Business Centre’s strategic objectives -Monitoring and optimizing team utilization rates by ensuring resources are effectively deployed and balanced based on capacity, skills and staff career goals -Overseeing the goal-setting and performance year end reviews process within the Ecosystems team to ensure Team Leads are actively engaging with their direct reports. -Working with Business Centre Lead(s), Technical Discipline Leads, Technical Area Leads to identify and manage professional development activities and business development opportunities in support of staff career goals -Providing recommendations for career level progression and rate recommendations -Providing and assisting Team Leads on-going performance evaluation and targeted constructive feedback -Providing coaching and development opportunities to Team Leads as it relates to employee career progression and development (individuals and teams) -Assisting and providing input in performance management when required -Collaborating with safety personnel and leadership to support mandatory training requirements of all employees within the Ecosystems team -Developing proposals and submissions to support client projects -Leading and acting as a champion for recognition and rewards programs -Participating in the recruitment process for new hires and transfers including the coordination of onboarding activities and IT setup -Liaising and providing communication for sector leads, sector representatives and project managers to resource proposals and project work -Creating technical reports as requested -Participating actively in team lead meetings, contributing insights and representing the Ecosystems team -Providing guidance and leadership to up to 8 Team Leads within the Ecosystems team on the operational management of multidisciplinary teams -Maintaining positive working relationships with Technical Area Leaders and Business Centre Leaders within the Ecosystems team -Providing guidance and support on projects through roles such as subject matter expert or technical discipline lead

Requirements

• leadership
• communication
• creative
• collaboration
• organization
• empathy

What You Bring

-Previous leadership or management experience is desirable -Open and honest communicator with proven ability to provide positive and constructive feedback to staff -Creative, solutions-focused thinker with strong inter-personal and communication (written and verbal) skills -Confident and collaborative decision maker -Committed and supportive delegator who is highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize. -Active and empathetic listener, experienced in navigating difficult personal and professional conversations aimed at a positive and productive outcome -Proven experience and ability to lead a diverse group of individuals in a fast-paced dynamic work environment -Dynamic leader with the ability to work collaboratively and motivate people toward a shared vision

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About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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