Business Center Practice Leader

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Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Lead environmental services growth and innovation for mining in Ontario
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Hamilton
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
client management
business development
account management
recruitment
kpi reporting
innovation
  • Foster collaboration across a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
  • Recruit key talent to support environmental services growth
  • Develop and execute client relationship strategies in collaboration with Project Managers, Technical Leads, Sector Leaders, and local/regional leadership to achieve strong performance in client satisfaction surveys
  • Champion innovation and bring bold ideas to life.
  • Shape the future of environmental services and sustainable mining practices.
  • Champion Stantec’s Safer Together culture and lead health and safety performance
  • Drive key account management and foster organic growth across Ontario
  • Leverage your experience and industry relationships to win work and engage new and existing clients to develop opportunities for Environmental Services with a focus on the mining industry
  • Apply effective Go/NoGo review processes and monitor compliance to ensure consistent decisionmaking and strategic alignment
  • Mentor and inspire technical staff while promoting inclusivity and diversity.
  • Lead innovation efforts including strategic initiatives and SR&ED tax credit programs
  • Consistently exceed client expectations through strategic account management across the Business Centre, while personally leading key accounts for major clients within the Business Centre and broader region
  • Guide team members and leaders in expanding our reach and client base in the mining and resources sector through strategic marketing, business development, sales, and account management initiatives
  • Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators for pursuit success rates and client management excellence
  • Foster a positive culture among staff and leadership across the Business Centre and work collaboratively with the other BCPLs to drive consistent growth and engagement
  • Establish and achieve client and proposalspecific marketing and business development sales objectives, including driving internal crossselling initiatives
  • Lead and contribute to strategic pursuits and campaigns targeting highimpact opportunities across Ontario and nationally
What you bring
account management
business development
entrepreneurial
consulting
environmental planning
permitting
  • Account management, business development, and sales strategy experience in the Environmental sector, an entrepreneurial mindset and consulting experience demonstrated success in the mining industry is preferred
  • Technical expertise in one or more environmental fields (environmental planning, permitting or consideration of other environmental fields such as ecology, waste management, hydrogeology, climate change or geomatics)
Benefits
Information not given or found
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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