Civil Engineering Team Lead, Northwest Territories

Civil Engineering Team Lead Opportunity

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of community development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Stantec has a vibrant and dynamic environment with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Our multidisciplinary Northern team is looking for an energetic Civil Engineering Team Lead to manage our growing practice in the Northwest Territories. Through example and assistance, provide leadership, resource coordination, fiscal management, and technical guidance for Stantec’s civil engineering group that is based in the NWT. In the Territories, northern traditions mix with the everyday lifestyles of modern Canadians from all cultures and backgrounds. The result is a unique sense of place that both welcomes newcomers and embraces new ideas. Whether you’re interested in an adventure filled with fishing, hunting, skiing, biking, hiking, or snowmobiling, or just looking to experience life in a beautiful, small urban centre, Yellowknife could be the place for you. Up here, work-life balance truly exists. Build your career AND enjoy your life!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of municipal and territorial water, sewer, transportation infrastructure, and land development/site servicing projects for clients across the NWT.
• Directing and providing hands-on management of planning and feasibility studies, pre-design and detailed design assignments for public and private sector clients.
• Managing northern team staff and multi-disciplined project teams; leading them with municipal road works, municipal infrastructure including sewage lagoons, solid waste facilities, water, wastewater, and storm water conveyance and pump stations.
• Financial management of projects including budget forecasting, resource management, change-order management, and client invoicing.
• Developing proposals, budgets, and schedules, and on-going business development and liaison with clients.
• Collaborating with other Team Leaders and Project Managers to identify staffing, equipment, and training requirements.
• Acquire, release, and manage staff (civil) appropriate for the technical services being offered and for the economics of the business environment.
• Manage the time allocations of the civil staff to project work, setting priorities as appropriate.
• Ensure that civil engineering work is in compliance with Stantec’s Health & Safety policies, Project Management Framework, and compliance requirements for ISO 9001 Certification.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience practicing civil engineering for transportation, water, and municipal projects. Knowledge of civil engineering, contracting practices, project management, and consulting services business. Working knowledge of relevant municipal infrastructure (water, sewer, storm systems) and roadways. Proven project management experience. Have a sound understanding of the project economics associated with consulting engineering work and operate a group that is responsive and profitable. Experience in the north and with permafrost. Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to develop solid business relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution. P.Eng. or eligible for registration as P.Eng. with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists. Preferred a minimum of 8 years of related work experience. Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Limited field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.