Western Canada Solid Waste Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Solid Waste Market Sector team in Canada. The role involves managing a team, developing client relationships, and providing technical leadership across Western Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant experience, including a strong background in project management and engineering. This full-time position offers a chance to shape sustainable waste solutions in an impactful environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in complex waste projects.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior consulting and project management leadership in the Waste Sector.
• Drive program development and establish client relationships.
• Maintain client relationships and provide local support.
• Champion a quality-culture and represent HDR at industry events.
• Identify staff needs and lead hiring for project work.

Skills

Client relationship development

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowering authentic ideas every day. We are committed to inclusion and ask ourselves: “What is our impact on the world?”

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We believe waste is more than management—it’s an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you will help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship across Canada, designing sustainable, cost‑effective systems for healthier communities.

Role Overview

An exciting career opportunity is available to lead the growth of our Solid Waste Market Sector team in Canada. You will build and manage a team of professionals to enhance services such as circular economy, solid waste planning, facilities design, strategic communication, and zero waste planning. You will provide technical leadership and grow our market share across Western Canada and North America.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide senior consulting and project management leadership in the Waste Sector, managing both planning and engineering projects and developing client relationships.
• Drive program development in Western Canada, establishing client relationships through networking and lead development.
• Identify market changes and assess their impact on business; support proposal preparation with technical and marketing staff.
• Maintain client relationships and provide local support for existing Western Canadian clients and projects.
• Champion a quality‑culture within the sector organization, representing HDR at professional organizations and industry events.
• Identify staff needs, lead hiring, and build a team to support project work in Western Canada.
• Travel across North America as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with regulatory and permitting agencies, proposal writing, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for complex waste projects, plus management of a team.
• Experience developing and managing strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Strong client relationship development and project pursuit experience.
• Experience in staff development: recruiting, career paths, and professional growth.
• Active involvement in industry associations and a visible market profile.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad audience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and research abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized in the location of the position.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to be an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Health & Safety, Accessibility & EEO

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. We are committed to proactive safe work policies,
and to meeting accessibility requirements. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

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

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

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2025