Civil Engineering Team Lead, Northwest Territories

Stantec; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Civil Engineering Team Lead to drive impactful community projects in the Northwest Territories. This role involves overseeing municipal and territorial infrastructure projects, managing a dynamic team, and ensuring financial and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and excellent communication skills. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and collaboration, and take the lead in shaping resilient and livable communities. This opportunity offers professional growth in a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

Wellness Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering experience in municipal and transportation projects.
• Proven project management skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects including water, sewer, and transportation infrastructure.
• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Client Liaison

Knowledge of Municipal Infrastructure

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. or eligible for registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Engineering Team Lead, Northwest Territories - ( 250001E8 )

Description

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.

Your Opportunity

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for the 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Northwest Territories-Yellowknife

Organization : BC-1449 Buildings-CA North

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 12, 2025, 3:02:11 AM

Req ID: 250001E8