Water Business Group Manager, Western Canada

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water Business Group Manager for their Western Canada operations. In this role, you will develop programs to enhance water management practices and lead diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the water industry and a relevant bachelor's degree. You will be instrumental in building client relationships and ensuring sustainable practices. This position requires strong leadership and active participation in employee engagement activities.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Employee ownership opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the water industry.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Actively engaged in professional associations to enhance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain effective area business group programs.
• Monitor business group performance and implement necessary improvements.
• Build area business group capabilities through recruitment and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Professional registration in engineering

Job description

Water Business Group Manager, Western Canada - (189598)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR has an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Western Canada Water Business Group Manager (BGM). In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand and grow our strong water business in the regional marketplace. As part of our world‑class organization and in collaboration with our outstanding technical and business professionals, you will help shape our future strategic and geographic development. This is an opportunity to take a strong, mature group to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Canada’s Managing Director and Water Business Group Directors to develop, implement and maintain effective area business group programs
• Monitor area business group performance indicators and implement actions and process improvements as needed.
• Facilitate Area teamwork, communication and work-sharing between offices, business classes, management, and staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability.
• Build area business group capabilities through recruitment, mentoring, staff development and training.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets and monitor performance of area business group services. Lead area business group strategic plan implementation. Coordinate activities with company, regional and local managers
• Facilitate project management reviews and project quality control reviews in cooperation with the professional services lead and the business class leads.
• Support development of strong client relationships and selectively serve as a key client manager
• Partner with Business Development and Market Sector leads to develop and implement strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the business group, region and company
• Monitor implementation of company policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance and risk management within business group and area.
• Participate in development and implementation of company vision and direction as member of the area team and business group.
• Participate in business and community activities as a representative of HDR.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Health & Safety

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

Accessibility

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Location

Primary Location: TBD

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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