Water Resources Senior Team Lead

Stantec; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Team Lead for its Water Resources Team in British Columbia. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, promoting a health and safety culture, and managing operational leadership for the team. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group registered retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in water resources fields.
• Experience leading teams with direct reports.
• Strong financial management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Water Resources Team.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Conduct Year End Conversations and team reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Team building

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering

Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

Job description

Overview

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for a Senior Team Lead for our Water Resources Team with experience in being a people leader to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in either Burnaby, Victoria, or Sidney, British Columbia or Whitehorse, Yukon. There is flexibility to be based out of our other offices in British Columbia. The successful candidate will report to the Business Centre Leadership and be responsible for the leadership and further growth of an existing multi-disciplinary team of hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists and water resources engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote a vibrant and strong health and safety culture in the team.
• Daily management and operational leadership of the Water Resources Team, with direct reports of up to 12 Environmental Services professionals.
• Encourage a positive and engaging workplace that attracts, grows, and retains high quality staff.
• Monitor staff utilization and availability, contribute to Project resourcing and work with Discipline Leads, Project Managers and Technical Leaders to resource staff appropriately to projects and initiatives.
• Work with other team leads on team professional development and other matters related to the broader Water Resources Team.
• Address personnel issues as they arise through collaboration with the other team leads, Human Resources business partner, and Business Centre Leadership.
• Lead recruitment and hiring of new staff including identifying candidates, reviewing resumes, and participating in interviews.
• Lead in the annual compensation review process for the Water Resources Team.
• Conduct Year End Conversations, mid-year reviews and team ad-hoc check-ins. Integrate team members’ career goals into training opportunities and project resourcing.
• Develop or facilitate coaching or mentoring relationships with team members to support alignment of their professional challenges and career plans.
• Continue to complete technical project work as part of the Water Resources Team in Environmental Services.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in one of the Environmental Services water resources fields (i.e., hydrology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, water resources engineering); consulting experience preferred.
• A results-oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environment. Strong leadership, financial management, business development, communication and team building skills are essential for the candidate to meet the expectations of this position.
• The candidate will have a desire to succeed, be enthusiastic, positive, and possess a high degree of integrity.
• Superior and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Has demonstrated the ability and desire to work with and contribute to a larger team.
• Previous leadership or people management experience is required, with a strong preference for previous experience as a team lead.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a degree in Environmental Sciences with a speciality in water resources (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences) or Engineering, preference may be given to those with advanced degrees.
• Professional registration in one of the above disciplines is required and registered with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) or qualifications to obtain this registration at the start of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, which must include relevant consulting experience in water resources, experience in the mining sector would be an asset.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 25 kilograms.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $121,500.00 - Max Salary $182,200.00
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $128,800.00 - Max Salary $193,100.00

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: 1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time