Aquatics Team Lead: Environmental Projects & Growth

Stantec; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP / group plans

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Team Leader to guide our Atlantic Canada Aquatic team. You will blend people leadership with project management and technical excellence to deliver complex environmental projects across offices and disciplines.

Based in Atlantic Canada with flexible location, you will travel as needed, lead performance reviews, and support business development while championing HSSE compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Biology, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of consulting or related experience in aquatic science.
• Experience or potential in people leadership, project management, and team coordination.
• Familiarity with project management frameworks, HSSE, and QA/QC processes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams across geographic locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day people leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive team environment.
• Support professional development through coaching and mentorship.
• Align resources and technical support for backlog and opportunities.
• Resolve personnel, resourcing, and project-related issues for successful outcomes.
• Lead annual performance reviews for direct reports.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Communication

Collaboration

French language

Education

Biology / Aquatic Sciences degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Team Leader to guide our Atlantic Canada Aquatic team. You will blend people leadership with project management and technical excellence to deliver complex environmental projects across offices and disciplines.

Based in Atlantic Canada with flexible location, you will travel as needed, lead performance reviews, and support business development while championing HSSE compliance and a strong safety culture.