Business Center Practice Leader - Environmental Services (Mining)

Stantec; North Bay; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mining‑Focused Environmental Services BCPL in Canada to shape the next phase of mining growth in Ontario. The role focuses on deepening client partnerships, positioning integrated solutions, and building a high‑performing environmental services team.

The successful candidate will leverage mining market experience, lead strategic account planning, and drive revenue growth while mentoring staff and championing Stantec’s safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or related field with deep mining sector experience.
• Proven track record leading environmental services teams and growing client relationships in mining.
• Professional registration in environmental field of expertise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape growth strategy for Ontario mining clients and deepen partnerships.
• Lead strategic account planning with account managers, project managers, and technical leaders.
• Develop client relationship strategies to expand repeat work and revenue.
• Guide high‑impact pursuits and campaigns across Ontario and nationally.
• Align Environmental Services with engineering and other business lines.
• Coach teams in coordinated client outreach and pursuit planning for mining.
• Promote safety, quality, and risk management as part of service delivery.
• Recruit and mentor talent to build mining‑related environmental capacity.

Skills

Mining market experience

Client relationship management

Strategic account planning

Leadership and mentoring

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering/hydrogeology/environmental planning

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a connected, commercially minded Mining‑Focused Environmental Services Business Center Practice Leader (BCPL) to shape Stantec’s next phase of mining growth in Ontario by deepening client partnerships, positioning integrated solutions, and building a high‑performing environmental services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Use your mining market experience and industry relationships to open doors, shape opportunities, and grow trusted client partnerships for Environmental Services.
• Lead strategic account planning for priority mining clients, working closely with account managers, project managers, and technical leaders to align client needs with Stantec’s full capabilities.
• Build client relationship strategies that strengthen Stantec’s positioning, improve client experience, and create repeat opportunities and expanded work.
• Lead and contribute to high‑impact pursuits and campaigns that advance Stantec’s mining presence across Ontario and nationally.
• Set clear growth priorities for priority clients and pursuits, including opportunities to connect Environmental Services with engineering and other business lines.
• Shape winning pursuit strategies, bring discipline to Go/No‑Go decisions, and help teams focus time and investment on the opportunities with the greatest strategic value.
• Use pipeline insights and performance measures to guide commercial decisions, strengthen market positioning, and support sustainable revenue growth.
• Coach team members and business leaders in coordinated client outreach, account growth, and pursuit planning for the mining and resources market.
• Raise Stantec’s visibility by sharing technical expertise, innovation, and integrated environmental services through meaningful client and industry engagement.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture across the Ontario Environmental Services business and work with other BCPLs to advance consistent growth, engagement, and accountability.
• Champion Stantec’s Safer Together culture and lead health, safety, quality, and risk management performance.
• Mentor and inspire technical staff, support inclusive team development, and recruit key talent to build mining‑related environmental services capacity.
• Advance innovation initiatives that strengthen technical differentiation, market competitiveness, and long‑term value for clients.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Recognized credibility in the Ontario mining market, with strong client relationships and a practical understanding of mining lifecycle opportunities, regulatory drivers, and environmental services needs.
• Technical depth in one or more environmental fields, such as environmental planning, permitting, ecology, waste management, hydrogeology, or related disciplines.
• A proven record of growing client relationships, leading strategic pursuits, and converting market opportunities into meaningful work.
• Ability to influence across business lines, build integrated teams, and connect clients with multidisciplinary solutions that support growth and project delivery excellence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen and the confidence to set priorities, make disciplined investment decisions, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Leadership presence, communication skills, and mentoring experience to build engaged teams and support staff development in a consulting environment.

Education and Experience

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, hydrogeology, environmental planning, or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of related technical, leadership, financial management, business development, and consulting experience, with proven experience building client relationships in the mining sector. Professional registration in good standing in your environmental field of expertise is required.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham
Other Locations: Canada | ON | North Bay
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time