Discipline Lead

Overview Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment. Your Opportunity Dillon’s Data Integration Services Practice is looking for a Discipline Lead to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. You will be a driving force in our continued growth and success across Canada. You will lead a talented team of technical experts, fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring we remain at the forefront of geospatial and data analytics services. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saint John, Fredericton, Halifax, Sydney, St. John's, Yellowknife. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Innovation Maintain deep technical expertise and stay current with industry trends and best practices providing geospatial and data analytics services. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the Discipline's technical skills. Drive the integration of new technologies to improve internal processes and reduce costs. Deliver significant innovation projects with supporting business cases and success metrics. Encourage the use of new solutions and showcase successful efficiency improvements. People & Team Development Lead and motivate a team of technical professionals, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Support the growth and development of Team Managers. Promote a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with Project Managers, Business Units, and key industry contacts. Delivery & Operational Excellence Meet or exceed financial targets while ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction. Develop and implement operational standards, best practices, and quality control processes to mitigate risk. Proactively identify and manage health and safety risks. Actively solicit and act on client feedback to improve service delivery. Identify and pursue opportunities for organic business growth. Qualifications 10 or more years of relevant experience. A degree in Computer Science, Science, Engineering, GIS, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is considered an asset. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Consulting Environment. A minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience specifically in GIS & Data Analytics. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. A passion for innovation, an aptitude for leveraging technology and a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams. Deep understanding of the geospatial and data analytics markets, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities. Strong business development acumen, with a successful track record of identifying, pursuing, and winning new business opportunities in the market. Demonstrated project management expertise through planning and managing projects of increasing size and complexity, from initiation through to evaluation. Why choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values : Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences; Reliability: words result in actions that build trust; In addition, we offer: Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees. A competitive compensation package Comprehensive health benefits Generous retirement savings plan Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions Flexible work hours and hybrid working options Learning and Development opportunities – coaching, mentoring, advising and internal learning initiatives Focus on Innovation – continuous advancement of business performance through new solutions Employee and Family Assistance program – EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership – reduced annual membership fees Wellness Subsidy – support for health and wellness related activities such as gym membership and home fitness equipment About Dillon Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program. Health & Safety at Dillon Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon’s core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards. Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you. Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use. #J-18808-Ljbffr