Lead - Municipal - Vancouver Island

Isl

The Role

Overview

Strategic leader managing water/wastewater projects, team mentoring and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • peer review
  • proposal coordination
  • cost estimation
  • client management
  • project leadership
  • team mentoring

Tasks

-Completing peer reviews to ensure quality deliverables. -Leading the coordination and preparation of proposals, providing key input on project resourcing and skill requirements. -Leading cost estimation efforts, and take responsibility for managing scope changes in projects. -Maintaining client relationships, providing input on evolving client needs and contributing to the retention efforts. -Conduct regular check-ins with team members to monitor performance, provide feedback, and support their professional development. -Overseeing project documentation standards within the team, ensuring consistency and accuracy while respecting regional differences. -Leading and implementing strategic business development plans, contributing insights and helping to monitor the client pipeline. -Actively mentoring staff by providing guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. -Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new staff, ensuring they are integrated smoothly into the team. -Ensuring that project resourcing is aligned with strategic goals, facilitating effective cross-office collaboration and resource allocation. -Leading projects, ensuring quality delivery within budget and timeline constraints, and provide support on larger projects as needed. -Providing day-to-day leadership and support to staff, ensuring they are motivated and aligned with organizational goals. -Fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance, team cohesion, and ongoing improvement.

Requirements

  • p.eng
  • civil engineering
  • autocad
  • civil3d
  • pmp
  • wastewater

What You Bring

-Familiarity or interest in Integrated Project Delivery -P.Eng. - applicant must be registered with EGBC or eligible to transfer membership to EGBC. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -Experience in Project Management with desirable experience (i.e. chairing meetings, project oversight, managing budget oversight, etc.). -Degree in Civil Engineering. -Strong skills in water, wastewater and stormwater. -Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D (for the purposes of reviewing, checking designs). -Municipal Transportation Experience. -Group RRSP. -Experience with standards/guidelines related to water resources. -Progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater design, tendering, and construction. -Experience working on Vancouver Island. -Water – ISL -PMP Designation.

Benefits

-Annual bonus incentives. -Flexible working hours. -Paid professional development opportunities and memberships. -Excellent mentorship. -24/7/365 Employee and Family Assistance Program. -Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services. -Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts. -Our team in truly client centric - we provide outstanding care and attention to our clients to earn the right to become their trusted advisors. -$110,000 - $150,000 -Hybrid model of work. -Parental leave top ups.

The Company

About Isl

-Headquartered in Edmonton with a presence across six continents. -Tackles projects from feasibility studies to construction management, blending technical rigor with field expertise. -Portfolio spans hydraulic infrastructure, energy systems, water treatment, coastal protection and advanced scientific modelling. -Notable recent work includes major LRT lines, wastewater plants, flood protection and pedestrian bridges in North America. -Combines hydrology, structural, geo-mechanical, and environmental disciplines through integrated delivery. -Specializes in scientific calculations, coastal engineering, and adapting global best practices to local needs.

Sector Specialisms

Structural – Buildings

Geomatics

Hydrotechnical

Water Resources

Transportation

Municipal

Environmental

Mass Timber Fabrication

Stormwater Management

Pipeline River Crossing

Erosion and Sediment Control

Flood Way Mapping

Watershed Studies

Traffic Impact Studies

Construction Surveys

Topographic Site Surveys

Earthwork and Volume Surveys

Tunneling and Trenching Layout

Road Construction Layout

Dike and Berm Design

Bridge Design

Culvert Design

Water Supply Systems

Flood Risk Assessments

Sedimentation Ponds Design

Landscaping