Water Business Group Leader, Eastern Canada

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In the role of Water Business Group Leader (BGL), you will have the opportunity to grow a 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 role will be based in our Richmond Hill, Ontario office and will require some business travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, recruit and lead the overall group and drive long-term growth
• Oversee and implement processes within the business group including quality assurance, business required processes, and corporate requirements.
• Manage staff members including development, morale, retention, and hiring.
• Drive profitability for the group.
• Participate in the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.
• The Business Group Leader will also function as a senior project manager and technical advisor on projects in addition to management responsibilities. The BGL will take a leadership role in key pursuits, and serve as a client manager for key clients. As part of this role, the BGL is expected to:
• Lead and coordinate services with other groups locally and nationally.
• Work cooperatively with Business Group leadership and marketing professionals in local and national efforts.
• Contribute to client management, marketing, planning, proposals and interviews.
• Collaborate with Water Business Group Market Sector Directors
  

Required Qualifications

• B.A.Sc. in Civil, Environmental or Related Engineering Discipline.
• Registered P.Eng in Ontario
• Active in area industry associations.
• Twelve (12) plus years of project and program management related experience in the water market sector.
• Candidate should have excellent marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships in the water industry.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm is desired.
• Strong teamwork, communications and leadership skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
  

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for; it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Water Treatment

Job Posting

May 20, 2021

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity in all of our offices. USA: We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law. CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

Health and safety is also our priority. For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver’s license and compliance with our vehicle policy.