Service Director, Assessment & Remediation, Ontario

Onterris; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 193,076 - 262,032; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Service Director in Ontario to provide operational leadership for a Regional Business Unit within our Assessment, Remediation, and Monitoring Service Line. You will champion safety culture, enhance revenue growth, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The ideal candidate has a degree related to engineering or environmental sciences with at least 10 years of consulting experience. This full-time or hybrid role requires collaboration across various functions and effective project delivery responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of direct consulting experience.
• Professional registration with a Qualified Person designation is an asset.
• Located in the Greater Toronto Area or immediate vicinity.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and operational excellence.
• Champion a strong safety culture.
• Deliver RBU performance targets and lead business planning.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Culture Promotion

Strategic Planning

Revenue Growth Initiatives

Technical Excellence

Education

Degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Service Director, Assessment & Remediation, Ontario – Day in the Life

As a Service Director you will report to the Service Line VP and provide strategic and operational leadership for a Regional Business Unit (RBU) within our Assessment, Remediation, Reclamation and Monitoring (ARRM) Service Line in Ontario. This role is accountable for driving financial performance, operational excellence, and safe, high‑quality service delivery. As a member of the Canadian leadership team, you will lead growth, develop talent, and advance business priorities through cross‑functional collaboration.

The compensation range for this role is $140,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Champion and model a strong safety culture.
• Partner with Health & Safety to ensure compliance with company safety standards and employee engagement.

Operations & People Leadership

• Deliver RBU performance targets (revenue, profitability, utilization, margins, DSO, pipeline, and cost management).
• Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting.
• Lead and develop Service Leads to drive performance and align with strategic goals.
• Oversee workforce planning, hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture and address performance issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, systems, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with functional leaders (HR, Finance, Health & Safety, Legal, Marketing, etc.) to align operations with business objectives.

Revenue & Growth

• Drive revenue growth initiatives and support strategic business development efforts.
• Partner with Revenue & Growth teams on account strategies, client development, and key hiring decisions.
• Promote collaboration across service lines to strengthen market presence and client delivery.
• Contribute to achieving annual growth and revenue targets.

Technical Excellence & Project Delivery

• Ensure effective assignment of Project Managers, Project Directors, Technical Advisors, and Subject Matter Experts.
• Promote quality, technical excellence, and adherence to project management standards.
• Oversee project performance through reviews and lifecycle controls to ensure quality and profitability.
• Align technical capabilities with client needs to enhance value delivery.
• Act as Project Director, Technical Advisor, Subject Matter Expert, or proposal lead where appropriate.

Your Expertise And Skills

• Degree or Diploma in engineering, geosciences, or environmental sciences related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of direct consulting experience.
• Professional registration in good standing with a Qualified Person designation is an asset.
• Located in the Greater Toronto Area or immediate vicinity, with an expectation to work in the Oakville or Guelph office full‑time or on a hybrid basis for a minimum of three days per week.
• Valid and clean Class 5 driver’s licence with no restrictions, and ability to travel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize various project‑related or internal deliverables and delegate as appropriate in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
• Value responsiveness and executing quality work while developing tactics to grow the business aligned with the Canadian business objectives.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that diverse experiences and perspectives help enrich our team and contribute to our success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all applicants.