Business Center Practice Leader, Environnemental Services
Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Lead Quebec environmental services practice, driving technical excellence, safety, and business growth.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Montreal
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
Description
digital tools
technical leadership
quality control
risk management
client management
training programs
Promote innovation relevant to the BC’s technical disciplines, including sponsoring ES strategic initiatives and tools (e.g., digital tool development) and driving the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program.
Support the development of the annual business plan, operating budget and contribute to other resource management processes.
Drive technical excellence for projects and proposals within the BC, as well as participate in regular national technical leadership meetings, initiatives, and innovation strategies.
Support and contribute to the development and execution of the national business strategy for ES, with accountability for priorities and key performance metrics, including the BC’s topline revenue, utilization, gross margin, and operating income. This includes working with national sector leads, clients, account managers and regional sector staff to identify opportunities for growth.
You will be working collaboratively with Business Center leaders and Regional Growth Leader to identify and develop project opportunities, create win strategies through deep understanding of sector, client needs/requirements, competition, and local drivers, and assist the businesses with building/developing teams to drive results and support anticipated growth.
Identify technical gaps within teams and work with ES leadership and technical leaders to address gaps.
Attract key staff to Stantec’s ES team to facilitate growth.
Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff in multidisciplinary teams responsible for: Environmental Permitting, Characterization of ecosystems, Impact studies, Waste Management, Climate Change and Geomatics.
Develop and manage training programs to support employees’ career development, and the delivery of new services.
Champion Quality Control processes, including internal and external auditing adherence to the Project Management Framework, and supporting training and development of Quality Reviewers and Independent Reviewers.
As “sellerdoer” you will be accountable for developing and meeting top line goals and targets by contributing to Energy Transition projects as a Client Manager providing technical leadership in both pursuit and projects.
Coaching/mentoring developing professionals through substantive engagement and communication and foster an inclusive and diverse culture.
Champion Stantec’s Safer Together culture and lead health and safety performance of the BC, including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators, communication of health and safety information and the investigation of incidents.
Administer risk management and quality assurance related to projects and opportunities, including review of contracts, and identifying risk triggers.
Requirements
leadership
communication
trust
problem solving
mentorship
Demonstrate strong leadership in the areas of communication, trust, problem solving, and mentorship.
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