Environmental Business Leader

McElhanney; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to elevate their environmental services. This role offers the chance to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills while driving strategy and outcomes. You will work closely with a talented team, fostering a culture of collaboration and safety. With a focus on business development and client relationships, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the environmental services group. The company values mentorship and professional growth, providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Extended health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Maternity leave top-up

Parental leave top-up

Performance Bonus Plan

Employee and Family assistance program

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in leading teams and managing projects.
• Strong technical skills in environmental services and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional environmental operations and build client relationships.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage performance of team members.
• Develop and execute strategic plans and budgets for the branch.

Skills

Leadership

Business Acumen

Project Management

Environmental Consulting

Strategic Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Relevant Environmental Professional accreditation

Job description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

Our Vancouver Region Engineering operations encompass 30 business services and a team of 350 professionals. We are prioritizing the growth of our environmental services and have an exciting opportunity for a senior leader with strong business acumen, people skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities to elevate our environmental business line to the next level. You will work alongside our 30+ other business leaders (i.e., alternative project delivery, highways, urban transportation, bridges, municipal, land development, water resources, utilities, etc.) to deliver a diverse range of projects in the following markets that McElhanney works in (i.e., Transportation & Transit, Cities & Communities, and, Energy & Resources).

Reporting to the Operations Leader of one of our lower mainland offices (Langley, Surrey or Vancouver), this role will work closely with our local technical experts and leaders, and support our company’s wide environmental service, in partnership with our other regional environmental leaders located across Vancouver Island, Northern/interior BC & Alberta. You will foster a strong culture through trust and open communication, empowering your team to excel. Building on our reputation as a high-quality environmental consultant and continue to grow the environmental services group as a business leader while mentoring and developing talent, driving business development, and strengthening client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a leader looking to leverage both their technical expertise and leadership skills while having the autonomy to shape and grow McElhanney’s environmental services. The role offers the ability to drive strategy and outcomes, ensuring seamless integration with regional and company strategic plan through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational alignment. Aligned with McElhanney’s culture of mentorship and career development, the successful candidate will receive mentorship, training, and support from experienced regional leaders and technical professionals across the company.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with the Managers and other business leaders to achieve operational excellence through collaboration and resources sharing across the region and company.
• Build a strong, cohesive, team culture that incorporates and prioritizes our shared commitment to safety, project management excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and manage performance to develop and retain top talent.
• Lead the regional environmental operations to building relationships with key clients, business development, workload, staffing, equipment, safety, quality, and financial outcomes.
• Assist the Manager in developing and executing branch strategic plans and budgets.
• Represent McElhanney to the external environment including clients, business partners, community organizations and professional associations to enhance McElhanney’s positive public profile.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education in a field related to our business from an accredited university with strong technical skills.
• Relevant Environmental Professional accreditation (RP Bio, P.Eng., etc.,) in good standing or ability to obtain registration through existing inter-jurisdictional agreements.
• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience of leading teams and overseeing projects from engineering through to construction with a proven ability to develop and retain clients, win projects, and consistently provide high quality deliverables on time and on budget.

Skills & Attributes for success:

• Operational Acumen: Proven ability to evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement changes that enhance operational performance and profitability.
• People Leadership: Ability to empower, coach and mentor teams to achieve high performance, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Strategic Thinking: A flexible mindset, embracing new methods and technologies to align with business objectives and drive success.
• Safety: Commitment to a “safety-first” culture, ensuring employees understand and prioritize safe work practices in all operations.
• Business acumen: Strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify market opportunities, expand service offerings, and drive business growth.
• Customer-Focused: Customer-centric mindset when dealing with internal and external clients.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Opportunity for the right candidate to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave top-up.
• Participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan.
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth.

Application Instructions:

Please include the following in your application:

1. An updated resume that is relevant to the position.
2. A cover letter that includes:

• Your motivation for applying for this position, highlighting what specifically attracts you to the role.
• Explain how your unique blend of skills and experiences would enable you to make a significant impact as both a people leader and a business leader at McElhanney.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning.

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