Senior Practitioner/Consultant

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity We are looking for an experienced environmental practitioner to join our Thunder Bay office. In this role you will drive innovative solutions for clients in northwestern Ontario, leveraging your expertise to help them manage a variety of environmental issues. As a respected expert in your field, you will: Drive client relationships and lead proposals and pursuits Provide technical and business development mentorship to our local staff Offer technical leadership on both existing and new projects. You will collaborate with our established and growing team of practitioners in Thunder Bay, supported by a robust network of technical leaders across Ontario and the country. Your expertise may be in one or more of the following technical areas: Environmental planning and permitting Ecology Hydrogeology Environmental site investigation and remediation Environmental risk assessment If you are passionate about driving meaningful solutions to environmental challenges for your clients, and have a proven track record in any of these areas, we would love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to our mission of achieving project and client management excellence and supporting growth in northwestern Ontario. Your Key Responsibilities As a senior environmental practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Strategic Business Development: Champion a culture of business development by cultivating existing client relationships to identify new relationships to expand Stantec’s market presence. Client Engagement: Represent Stantec at key client meetings and within professional and industrial organizations to enhance visibility and influence. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison among internal teams, clients, regulatory bodies, and the public to ensure clear, consistent and effective communication. Strategic Collaboration: Work with Key Account Managers and Sector Leaders to align on growth strategies, strategic initiatives and elevate client service and delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Ontario and Canada to deliver integrated and innovated solutions. Technical Leadership: Lead the preparation of technical proposals and project deliverables across sectors such as mining, infrastructure, forestry, oil and gas and industrial development. Team Development: Mentor and support staff through coaching and training, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Your Capabilities and Credentials Strategic Business Development: Proven ability to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and client relationships. Client Relationship Management: Skilled in engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels, including regulatory agencies and the public. Communication & Representation: Comfortable representing the organization in client meetings and industry forums. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and other service lines. Technical Expertise: Strong background in environmental services across sectors such as mining, infrastructure, and industrial development. Proposal & Project Delivery: Demonstrated success in leading technical proposals and delivering high-quality project outcomes. Leadership & Mentorship: Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional growth, and enhancing team performance. Safety Champion: Proven experience promoting a strong health and safety culture. Education and Experience Educational Background: Degree and/or post-graduate college diploma in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Civil/Environmental/Geological/Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree an additional asset) Professional Designation: P.Eng., P.Geo., membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute, OAIA or ECO Canada EP designation as relevant to technical area of expertise Experience Level: 10+ years in environmental consulting or a related field, with client, project and/or staff leadership experience This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 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. #StayInquisitive Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. 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 | ON | Thunder Bay Organization: 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Thunder Bay ON Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 18/07/2025 07:07:06 Req ID: 1001374