Business Center Practice Leader

Business Center Practice Leader – Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We bring a creative spirit and a commitment to safety, quality, and ethics to all projects. Our team of more than 20 technical specialties collaborates to deliver solutions that benefit clients and the communities they serve. About the Opportunity As a visionary Environmental Services Business Center Practice Leader (BCPL), you will drive strategic growth, ignite innovation, and inspire a high‑performing team across Ontario. In this leadership role you will: Shape the future of environmental services and sustainable mining practices. Champion innovation and bring bold ideas to life. Foster collaboration across a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Make a lasting difference in the places we live, work, and play. Reporting to the Regional Growth Leader – Ontario & Atlantic Canada, you will play a key role in expanding Stantec’s market presence by delivering high‑quality solutions, collaborating with regional leaders, and championing safety, quality, innovation, and risk management. Your Key Responsibilities Leverage your experience and industry relationships to win work and engage new and existing clients, focusing on environmental services for the mining industry. Consistently exceed client expectations through strategic account management across the Business Centre, personally leading key accounts for major clients. Drive account management and foster organic growth across Ontario. Lead and contribute to strategic pursuits and campaigns targeting high‑impact opportunities across Ontario and nationally. Develop and execute client relationship strategies in collaboration with Project Managers, Technical Leads, Sector Leaders, and local/regional leadership to achieve strong client satisfaction. Establish and achieve client‑ and proposal‑specific marketing and business development sales objectives, including internal cross‑selling initiatives. Lead and support the development of winning strategies, ensure successful project delivery, and monitor key performance indicators for pursuit success rates. Guide team members and leaders in expanding our reach and client base in the mining and resources sector through strategic marketing, business development, sales, and account management initiatives. Enhance Stantec’s visibility by sharing expertise and innovation through strategic client engagements that drive revenue growth. Apply Go/No‑Go review processes and ensure consistent decision‑making and strategic alignment. Maintain opportunity pipeline data to inform development strategies and optimize employee utilization rates. Foster a positive culture across the Business Centre, leading consistent growth and engagement. Champion Stantec’s Safer Together culture and lead health and safety performance. Mentor and inspire technical staff while promoting inclusivity and diversity. Recruit key talent to support environmental services growth. Lead innovation efforts, including strategic initiatives and SR&ED tax credit programs. Capabilities and Credentials Technical expertise in one or more environmental fields (e.g., environmental planning, permitting, ecology, waste management, hydrogeology, climate change, geomatics). Account management, business development, and sales strategy experience in the environmental sector, with an entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated success in the mining industry (preferred). Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Services or Engineering field. Minimum 15 years of related work, leadership, financial management, business development, and consulting experience. Professional registration in good standing in your environmental field of expertise. Typical office environment with long periods of computer use; field work may include exposure to inclement weather. Primary Location Canada | ON | Markham Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Benefits Summary Full‑time employees receive health, dental, vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees have access to group retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, redefining what’s possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr