Senior Associate, Strategic Implementation

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Management & Technology Consulting (MTC) team is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Implementation to act as a senior subject matter expert within Strategy.

Working with the Director of Energy Advisory Services, the Senior Associate will lead enterprise-level initiatives that combine research, policy analysis, and organizational development with cross-sector collaboration to support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level strategic initiatives integrating research, policy analysis, and organizational development.
• Refine Strategy project portfolio and value propositions across North America.
• Support proposal development and pursuit of client opportunities requiring premium-rate advisory services.
• Deliver the Strategy team's high-value, premium client experience from initial bid through to project closeout.
• Guide cross-sector stakeholders through feasibility assessments, policy discussions, and regulatory considerations.
• Design governance structures, performance indicators, and change-management approaches for adoption across business units.
• Lead multi-discipline planning and execution services for energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
• Develop executive-ready narratives and strategic materials for C-suite, government leaders, and investors.

Job description

Stantec’s Management & Technology Consulting (MTC) team is designing the solutions that the world needs today to ensure a sustainable tomorrow. We deliver iconic Energy and Infrastructure projects and advisory services including some of the world’s largest dams, large-scale renewable energy facilities while solving some of the most dynamic infrastructure business challenges supporting our client’s continued evolution and advancement. We are pushing the boundaries of energy and infrastructure business evolution with innovative thinking and premium consulting service delivery.

We’ve built a flexible work environment focused on your career goals and aspirations. At Stantec, you’ll find yourself working with industry leaders at one of the world’s top 10 design firms.

Join a team that leaves you #FeelingEnergized and creating an impact that will last generations.

Your Opportunity:

We have an exciting role for a Senior Associate, Strategic Implementation who will act as a senior subject matter expert within the Strategic Development and Implementation group (Strategy) Working closely with the Director of Energy Advisory Services (Director), the Senior Associate will act as a senior subject matter expert while leading enterprise‑level initiatives that integrate research, policy analysis, and organizational development with cross‑sector collaboration to support Stantec’s long‑term growth and global impact.

This role requires advanced strategic and conceptual leadership capabilities, deep program development expertise, and strong technical and operational acumen, supported by a proven track record of delivering results across government, private‑sector, and international market environments.

Your KeyResponsibilities:

• Work alongside the Director as well as members of the MTC team to implement the strategic direction and impact of the Strategy group across markets, including:
• Continuous refinement, and delivery of Strategy’s project portfolio and value propositions in accordance with changing market, economic, and policy and regulatory landscapes across North America.
• Supporting proposal development and pursuit of client opportunities requiring premium-rate advisory consulting services with exceptional value delivery.
• Delivery of the Strategy team’s high‑value, premium client experience from initial bid through to project closeout.
• Support the integration of Strategy value propositions internally across Stantec’s business units
• Under the direction of the Director lead the execution of project work, and/or act as a senior subject matter expert in the following focus areas:
  • Strategic Engagement: Lead high‑level advisory engagements with multinational, global, and municipal infrastructure and utility clients, providing expert interpretation of regulatory frameworks, market rules, and technology permissibility to inform strategic decision‑making and long‑term planning.
  • Shape enterprise‑level strategy by synthesizing market intelligence, regulatory trends, and competitive insights into strategic options, scenarios, and growth pathways for senior leadership.
  • Strategic Facilitation: Guide cross‑sector stakeholders through complex feasibility assessments, policy discussions, and regulatory considerations, facilitating alignment between government bodies, utilities, and industry partners to shape program design and future‑ready infrastructure frameworks.
  • Strategic Implementation: Hands‑on work to translate strategic direction into executable implementation plans, including governance structures, performance indicators, and change‑management approaches that ensure successful adoption across business units. As needed lead client‑facing governance and strategy facilitation, training, or implementation sessions.
• Lead the delivery of multi‑discipline planning and execution services for clients across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors engaging with key internal and external stakeholders throughout the value‑chain.
• Strategic Facilitation & Innovation: Lead facilitation of cross‑sector strategy development using sandbox methodologies, collaborative design sessions, and structured engagement frameworks to guide energy, water, and industrial clients — including multinational, global, and municipal partners — through complex planning, regulatory interpretation, and market expansion pathways.
• Lead the design and operationalization of innovation frameworks, including sandbox environments, pilot programs, and cross‑sector experimentation models that accelerate market readiness and de‑risk emerging technologies.
• Strategic Communication Architecture: Develop and deploy internal and external communication toolkits that strengthen alignment across business lines, support stakeholder outreach, and translate policy, regulatory, and market insights into clear, actionable guidance for teams, partners, and decision‑makers.
• Executive‑and Investor‑Ready Narrative Development: Craft compelling, data‑driven narratives and strategic materials that are tailored for C‑suite executives, government leaders, and investors, ensuring that growth strategies, market opportunities, and business line expansion initiatives are presented with clarity, credibility, and strategic impact.
• Provide analysis, ideation, and strategy development support to clients across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors including:
• Business Analysis & Opportunity Assessment: Analyze market trends, regulatory frameworks, and client account dynamics to identify gaps, risks, and emerging opportunities that inform strategic decision‑making
• Market Research & Jurisdictional Intelligence: Conduct targeted market research, benchmarking, and jurisdictional analysis across North American energy, water, and industrial sectors to map competitive landscapes, track policy developments, and surface high‑value business opportunities for strategic transformation
• Program Development & Strategic Road‑Mapping: Develop actionable program frameworks, strategic roadmaps, and process recommendations that translate business insights and market trends into scalable business development pathways
• Contribute to the development and growth of the Strategy team members by fostering new skills development and coaching peers.
• Contribute to and lead components of the execution of Strategy projects and ensuring reporting and adherence to Stantec’s Project Delivery protocols.
• Contribute to the maturity of the Strategy and Implementation team by developing and advancing repeatable processes, tools, and methods by which staff may develop around.
• Contribute to the maturity of the S&I business plan, its governance, and culture through annual business planning, maintenance of governance documents, and commitment to S&I core values
• Act as account manager and/or account team member for assigned key accounts, leading and collaborating to account growth plans, including developing pull‑through plans for other MTC and consulting services.
• Work with marketing support to contribute to marketing campaigns for the Strategy and MTC business lines.
• Serve as an ambassador for the group representing it at appropriate industry conferences, speaking engagements, and other external industry related events.