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Stantec

Commercial & Risk Director, Energy & Resources

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Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Leads commercial and risk strategy for high‑risk energy projects, overseeing contracts and risk practice.
6d ago
C$198,400 - C$307,600
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Burnaby
Office Full-Time
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
risk management
contract negotiation
change management
commercial guidance
hsse compliance
stakeholder relations
  • Foster a successoriented, accountable environment.
  • Uphold a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on customer and service delivery.
  • During pursuits where a project, client, or contract presents an elevated risk to Stantec, engage with the team to provide strategic guidance on how best to achieve Stantec’s commercial and financial goals through the best combination of contract terms, scope, schedule, pricing, and budgets.
  • Offer guidance and oversight for projects with higher risk profiles to enhance performance through effective change management, including identifying and documenting changes conditions and their impacts on Stantec, pursuing change order and contract amendments, and maintaining appropriate communication with clients. Independently or by selecting or advising suitable personnel, provide direction and support for complex and highrisk projects to safeguard Stantec’s interests.
  • Mentor and develop project pursuit teams and project teams on projects identified by the BOU to improve commercial, contracting and negotiating acumen.
  • Oversee, guide and where necessary, participate in or lead negotiations with clients, teaming partners, and subconsultants, regarding contract terms & conditions, scoping and commercial aspects including pricing and change orders on the identified elevated risk profile pursuits and projects.
  • Develop high trust relationships with business leadership, project managers, pursuit leads and functional service teams and become a soughtafter resource to teams seeking project success.
  • Provide support through ongoing interface with BOU Leaders regarding diagnosis and resolution of operational issues and continual improvement opportunities.
  • Work with the Senior Project Management Commercial Leaders to promote best practices for both elevated risk projects and more traditional project pursuits and delivery, including tools, processes, and policies.
  • Be an advocate for and promote a positive Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) culture, compliance with HSSE requirements, and lead by example.
  • Develop and mentor staff and succession candidates.
  • Lead the BOU’s implementation of Stantec’s Project Risk Practice for North America and North America Exports, including supervising and directing the Senior Risk Manager and Risk Manager.
What you bring
leadership
contractual
commercial
client liaison
analytical
risk management
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team while seamlessly transitioning to a leadership role where the situation requires it.
  • Strong contractual knowledge and understanding of project delivery for multiple delivery models (e.g. designbuild, APD, EPC, P3).
  • Extensive knowledge of items that may have a significant impact on projects or Stantec including project schedules, regulatory landscape, technical risks, contractual terms, or client behaviors.
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills including pricing strategies and both contractual and noncontractual risk mitigations.
  • Strong client liaison skills.
  • High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent communicator.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise risks and able to exercise good judgment as to which risks can be mitigated, and which risks must be avoided.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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
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