Area Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Area Manager to oversee HDR's Eastern Canada Engineering program. This role entails leadership in operations, profitability, and strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive management experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team that values employee engagement and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years related management experience required.
• Experience in managing contracts over $5M desired.
• Strong community involvement and strategic planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HDR's Eastern Canada Engineering program to achieve operational goals.
• Establish the tone and culture for the business in this area.
• Partner with leaders within HDR for business activities.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional area

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking an Area Manager who will be responsible for leading HDR’s Eastern Canada Engineering program (with potential additional support to Western Canada Engineering as required) to achieve annual operational goals and long-term strategic plan. This includes the growth, profitability, management, and overall vision of the Eastern Canada operations of HDR, which employs over 300 professional staff in 7 offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• This individual will be responsible for support and oversight, in partnership with local Business Group and Support Team representatives, the overall operations of the business. Routine travel to all office locations is expected.
• The Area Manager will establish the tone and culture for the business in this area and will ensure implementation of the business unit operating plan while maximizing revenue and profitability.
• They will also be expected to partner with key leaders within HDR to direct business activities, work directly with business groups, market sectors, operations leads, and client development groups to identify, develop and support profitable growth in the Area’s Transportation, Resources (Power/Industrial/Waste), Water and Building Engineering Services market sectors.
  
  Additional duties will include:
• HDR representation at area industry and client events.
• Significant involvement and participation in client development and maintenance activities.
• Establishment of business unit policies and support of HDR corporate policies
• Projection of contract financial fees and budget information in conjunction with Marketing and Project Management forecasts.
• Development of the annual area budget and oversight of the area annual planning process.
• Establishing and/or maintaining quality control processes and procedures
• The Area Manager will report directly to the Managing Director Canada and will possess signatory authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of15 years of related management experience required
• Experience in managing contracts with fees in excess of $5M desired.
• Proven success in marketing and delivering consulting services in the areas of transportation, water/wastewater/water resources, power/energy, and environmental resource management strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and community involvement skills are a must.
• Experience with strategic planning and yearly budget planning is also required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Industry

: Administrative

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Jul 11, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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