Environmental Services - Project Director

Team Lead - Environmental Characterization and Remediation

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead in their field of expertise and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Job Description

Join Stantec as a Team Lead - Environmental Characterization and Remediation. The position is based at our office in Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec. Reporting to the Director of Operations (BCOL), you will be part of the management team of Environmental Services. You will use your leadership skills to guide and develop a highly competent and motivated team, while ensuring that projects meet and exceed our client's expectations. This opportunity is for you if you want to grow your career, get out of your comfort zone, and want to enhance your technical, leadership and customer service skills. Don't hesitate to apply today!

Main Responsibilities

In addition to managing geo-environmental projects, you will have the following responsibilities as a team lead:

• Manage the resource allocation and professional development of Environmental Services team members working in your discipline.
• Supervise junior team members and support their career development.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate information.
• Promote a culture of health and safety within the team.
• Support the team in achieving billability targets.
• Promote a culture of innovation within the team.
• Inspire a culture of collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Attract, develop, coach, and retain high quality talent.
• Conduct year-end performance appraisals of team members.

Participate in climate solutions projects and initiatives including:

• Identifying risks and vulnerabilities.
• Analyzing impacts on built and natural environments, and on communities.
• Evaluating and prioritizing risks based on client criteria.
• Recommending adaptation measures to reduce risks, including technical solutions, policies, regulations, standards, operational procedures, and emergency plans.
• Developing adaptation plans.
• Being a reference in climate solutions for colleagues in the Climate Solutions team and providing support in all areas of Stantec (environment, urban planning, buildings, transport, energy and resources, infrastructure, and water).
• Preparing effective technical proposals and leading business development and client relations.

Your Background

Your experience includes:

• At least 15 years of experience in a field related to climate change.
• Knowledge of climate change challenges in Canada.
• Willingness to travel in Canada and abroad.
• Strong communication (written/verbal) in French and English, strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and relationship skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, economics, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of tools and standards related to risk assessment, analysis, and management.
• Knowledge of best practices in adaptation measures and their implementation.
• Experience facilitating meetings with diverse participants.
• Strategic thinking, negotiation, analysis, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Why Choose Stantec?

Stantec stands out for its human work environment and inclusive practices, earning several local and international awards, including the Employer Award 2023 for Downtown Montreal and the Bloomberg Gender Equality Ranking. Stantec also offers competitive benefits, career development programs, and employee resource groups. Some of our benefits include:

• Challenging projects with interesting technical challenges in a dynamic and welcoming team.
• Regular full-time position: 37.5 hours/week.
• Competitive compensation, leave, and vacation programs.
• Reimbursement of professional fees.
• Beneficial mileage reimbursement rate of $0.72/km.
• Comprehensive and flexible group health insurance with health/wellness credit.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement plans: RRSP and Employee Share Ownership Plan with Stantec contribution.
• Referral bonus for candidate referrals.
• Service recognition program (Stantec shares).
• Professional development program (mentoring, coaching, training, tuition reimbursement).
• Employee resource groups offering networking and training opportunities (e.g., Pride@Stantec, Elles@Stantec).

More than 330 new employees have joined us in the last 12 months because the projects won by Stantec meet the expectations of professional consultants!