Senior Technical Advisor - Urban Water Resources at Stantec in Ottawa, ON | Kablio

Role

Description

hydraulic modeling

hydraulic design

master planning

project management

regulatory compliance

client engagement

Assist with business development activities, including writing proposals and supporting client pursuits
Engage with senior staff of municipal clients to develop and foster client relationships
Participate in stakeholder and governance meetings; build consensus on strategies
Provide technical oversight, peer review, and quality assurance for project deliverables
Provide guidance and oversight on long‑range planning projects for major water and wastewater infrastructure programs
Guide multidisciplinary teams through design, tendering, construction, and commissioning; participate in design workshops requiring hydraulic design support
Oversee development, calibration, and application of hydraulic models for municipal systems, act as technical authority for potable water modeling
Direct master planning, environmental assessments, and infrastructure condition assessments
Manage projects and/or tasks, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Advise on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and contingency planning
Mentor staff and clients in modeling software and technical protocols
Develop and evaluate solutions for storage, pumping, transmission, and treatment facilities; provide technical support for hydraulic design (including pumping stations, transmission mains, forcemains, trunk sewers, and storage facilities)

Requirements

bachelor's

peo

20+ years

teamwork

time management

code knowledge

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.
Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, funding agencies and reviewing agencies; to deliver technical presentations in public forums in conferences and technical symposia.
Possesses excellent timemanagement skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and available resources.
Thorough understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO)
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Experience: Minimum 20 years’ relevant professional experience
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

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)

Inclusion & Diversity

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

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

hydraulic modeling

hydraulic design

master planning

project management

regulatory compliance

client engagement

Assist with business development activities, including writing proposals and supporting client pursuits
Engage with senior staff of municipal clients to develop and foster client relationships
Participate in stakeholder and governance meetings; build consensus on strategies
Provide technical oversight, peer review, and quality assurance for project deliverables
Provide guidance and oversight on long‑range planning projects for major water and wastewater infrastructure programs
Guide multidisciplinary teams through design, tendering, construction, and commissioning; participate in design workshops requiring hydraulic design support
Oversee development, calibration, and application of hydraulic models for municipal systems, act as technical authority for potable water modeling
Direct master planning, environmental assessments, and infrastructure condition assessments
Manage projects and/or tasks, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Advise on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and contingency planning
Mentor staff and clients in modeling software and technical protocols
Develop and evaluate solutions for storage, pumping, transmission, and treatment facilities; provide technical support for hydraulic design (including pumping stations, transmission mains, forcemains, trunk sewers, and storage facilities)

Requirements

bachelor's

peo

20+ years

teamwork

time management

code knowledge

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.
Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, funding agencies and reviewing agencies; to deliver technical presentations in public forums in conferences and technical symposia.
Possesses excellent timemanagement skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and available resources.
Thorough understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO)
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Experience: Minimum 20 years’ relevant professional experience
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

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

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.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

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)

Inclusion & Diversity

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

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)