Environmental Services Lead – Western Canada

Stonewood Group Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary professional services firm in Canada is seeking an Environmental Services Group Lead for Western Canada. This position requires strong project management skills and experience in environmental community interface, with responsibilities including business development and project management in mining and infrastructure sectors. Excellent opportunity for career advancement in a growing environmental services market.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of managing and delivering environmental or sustainable development activities on large projects.
• Experience with major projects in mining, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, integrated teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental services business in Western Canada.
• Identify and develop ESG-related business opportunities with clients.
• Provide project management and advisory support to teams.

Skills

Project management skills

Client relationship management

Business development capabilities

Communication skills

Understanding of environmental impact assessments

Integrity & sincerity

Commercial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental engineering or science

Job description

Our client is a highly successful Canadian multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, and project and construction management to various industrial markets.

Scope of Position

Our client’s Environmental Group manages ecological and social responsibility projects. The firm is currently seeking a highly capable individual to manage its activities in Western Canada. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone with extensive experience in environmental community interface and/or sustainability issues and projects, who is looking to take the next step in their career. The firm’s wealth of engineering, environmental, project delivery, and procurement experience, along with its global footprint, makes it highly differentiated in the growing environmental services market.

This person will have strong project management skills combined with client relationship management and business development capabilities. The successful candidate will be a business builder, able to leverage their network of contacts. The position will be based in Western Canada, and some travel may be required.

Functional Tasks

1. Develop environmental services business in Western Canada, including proposal and client engagement.
2. Identify and develop ESG-related business opportunities with clients in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
3. Provide project management and advisory support to teams working on mining, infrastructure, and energy projects.
4. Offer strategic environmental management advice and services to projects and clients.
5. Develop project schedules for delivering environmental services, such as impact assessments and management plans.
6. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop environmental design criteria.
7. Support project approvals with technical input.
8. Perform environmental risk assessments and communicate findings to project teams.
9. Contribute to performance reporting for the Environmental Services Group in the region.
10. Coordinate with global peers as needed.

Key Performance Deliverables

• Performance measures will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Competency Profile

The following competencies define the role of Environmental Services Group Lead – Western Canada at our client.

Results Orientation
Focus on achieving outcomes, meeting objectives, and driving issues to closure. Set aggressive targets and strive to surpass past performance.

Integrity & Sincerity
Build trust through authenticity and follow-through. Uphold high ethical standards and consistency.

Commercial Acumen
Understand financial principles, costs, profits, and ROI. Recognize the commercial impact of work on organizational expenses and revenues.

Role Expertise
Demonstrate technical knowledge relevant to the role. Keep skills and knowledge up-to-date.

People Management
Set clear priorities, clarify roles, and adapt management styles to achieve results.

Customer/Client Orientation
Provide personalized, efficient service. Anticipate needs and follow up promptly. Monitor satisfaction metrics.

Industry & Market Awareness
Stay informed of industry trends and competitor activities.

Boundary-Spanning
Navigate organizational structures, build support networks, and balance interests across teams and the broader organization.

Preferred Experience / Education

• Business development and client engagement experience.
• Experience in formulating and executing business development strategies.
• Experience with major projects in mining, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Deep understanding of environmental impact assessments and legislation in Western Canada and Canada-wide.
• Experience in major EPCM projects.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, integrated teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in environmental engineering, science, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of managing and delivering environmental or sustainable development activities on large projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package for the successful candidate.