Community Development Business Leader

Stantec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a bold and strategic Community Development Business Leader to drive growth and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, manage financial targets, and develop innovative solutions for vibrant community projects. Join a dynamic and collaborative environment where your leadership can make a significant impact on urban development and sustainability. With a focus on ethical practices and individual integrity, this position is ideal for someone passionate about shaping the future of communities. Embrace the chance to grow with a globally recognized leader in infrastructure and community development.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in related fields.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Community Development business line in North America.
• Drive financial performance and client relationships.
• Foster a people-first culture and promote health and safety.

Skills

Business Acumen

Leadership

Financial Management

Marketing & Business Development

Team Building

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Posting Notice

This posting will remain active until 5pm EDT on Friday, May 23, 2025. For consideration, please complete an application prior to the deadline.

The location can be based in any Stantec office location.

About Us

Strong communities do not just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and ready 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 resilient and livable. As one of the world’s top ranked leaders in sustainability, we operate our company with the same focus and adherence to best practices as we apply to our clients’ needs.

Our Team and Opportunities

Are you passionate about creating vibrant communities? Do you want to guide the future of cities, communities, and new development? Our Community Development planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and civil engineers create unique solutions for clients in both the private and public sectors across urban places, residential, and commercial/industrial land development.

Grow with the best. Join a smart, innovative, and inspired team that strives for thought leadership, growth, technical and operational excellence, along with a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on customer and service delivery. Our 32,000 team members across over 450 locations worldwide are vital to making our company stronger.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a bold, strategic, and collaborative leader with strong business acumen to foster a people-first culture, deliver transformational projects, and focus on operational excellence and efficiency. Reporting to the Business Operating Unit Leader (BOUL) for Infrastructure, the Community Development Business Leader (CD BL) will be responsible for leading, managing, and growing the CD business line in North America through strong financial performance, effective marketing & business development, client relationships, talent attraction and development, resource management, and project delivery. The CD BL will inspire and optimize team performance, leading to innovative solutions that exceed client expectations and enhance Stantec’s market position.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Responsible for the annual business plan and budget, reviewing monthly financial statements, and working with regional business leaders to meet financial targets.
• Growth Leadership: Drive growth through marketing and business development, maintain pursuit lists, identify new markets and clients, and participate in industry associations.
• People Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, support and mentor leaders, promote cross-functional collaboration, oversee resource and talent management, and uphold a high-performance, ethical culture.
• Health and Safety: Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSSE systems.
• Quality and Innovation: Drive project delivery using innovative technology and ensure compliance with project management frameworks.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with at least twenty years of related experience; understanding of the broader Infrastructure market is an asset.

Work Environment

Typical office environment with computer work; field work may include exposure to the elements.

This description is not exhaustive; duties may be assigned or changed as needed.

Join Us

Stantec is a place where talented individuals come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact. Join us and redefine your personal best.