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 scientist to join our environmental site assessment, remediation and risk assessment practice in our Ottawa office with expertise in one or both of the following: + Environmental site investigation and remediation + Environmental risk assessment As a technical expert you will drive innovative solutions for clients, leveraging your expertise to help them find solutions to a variety of environmental challenges. + As a respected expert in the environmental 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 Ontario, supported by a robust network of technical leaders across the country and globally. As a Canadian leader in environmental site assessment, human health and ecological risk assessment, our group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in hydrogeology, site assessment, contaminant fate and transport, risk assessment, risk management, site remediation, and risk communication. If you are passionate about driving meaningful solutions to environmental challenges for your clients and have a proven track record, we would love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to our mission of continued project excellence and support for growth in Ontario. **Your Key Responsibilities** As a senior environmental practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and supporting growth of our team specifically focused on environmental site assessment, remediation and/or risk assessment. 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. + **Technical Leadership:** Lead the preparation of technical proposals and project deliverables across sectors such as federal, mining, infrastructure, 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** + **Technical Expertise:** Strong background in environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment across sectors such as federal, mining, infrastructure, and industrial development. + **Proposal & Project Delivery:** Demonstrated success in leading technical proposals and delivering high-quality project outcomes. + **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. + **Leadership & Mentorship:** Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional growth, and enhancing team performance. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and other service lines. + **Safety Champion:** Proven experience promoting a strong health and safety culture **Education and Experience** **Educational Background:** Degree and/or post-graduate college diploma in Civil/Environmental/Geological/Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Toxicology or Environmental Sciences (Master’s degree an additional asset). **Professional Designation:** P.Eng., P.Geo. designation in Ontario, and/or eligibility for QPESA and/or QPRA status in Ontario **Experience Level:** 10+ years in environmental consulting or a related field, with client, project and/or staff leadership experience Ability to obtain Secret Security clearance with the federal government is an asset 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. **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. **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 | Ottawa **Organization:** 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Ottawa ON **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 18/07/2025 06:07:02 **Req ID:** 1001611