Senior Ecosystems Team Lead
Stantec
Lead ecosystem teams, manage staff, and deliver technical environmental projects
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edmonton
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
team leadership
resource planning
proposal development
technical reporting
performance management
safety training
- 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
- 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 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
- Overseeing the goalsetting and performance year end reviews process within the Ecosystems team to ensure Team Leads are actively engaging with their direct reports.
- Providing and assisting Team Leads ongoing performance evaluation and targeted constructive feedback
- 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
What you bring
leadership
delegation
communication
collaboration
decision‑making
organization
- Committed and supportive delegator who is highly organized, able to multitask and prioritize.
- Previous leadership or management experience is desirable
- Open and honest communicator with proven ability to provide positive and constructive feedback to staff
- Creative, solutionsfocused thinker with strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Confident and collaborative decision maker
- 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 fastpaced dynamic work environment
- Dynamic leader with the ability to work collaboratively and motivate people toward a shared vision
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- 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.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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