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** An opportunity exists for a highly motivated, personable, and very organized Team Lead (TL) for our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team within our Alberta-based Environmental Services Business Centre (BC). You will report directly to the SIR Senior Team Lead and work closely with the Leadership team and peer TLs within the BC. As a TL, you will form a key part of the leadership team and will help grow our business through ongoing recruitment, retention, and development of staff. Stantec's SIR team is dedicated to helping our clients manage environmental issues professionally and proactively by developing comprehensive assessment programs and sustainable remediation designs that reduce environmental liabilities. We are an integrated, multidisciplinary team providing a full range of environmental site assessment (ESA) and remediation services including Phase I and II ESAs, in-situ/ex-situ remedial assessment and design, risk assessment, risk management and implementation, and complex Brownfield redevelopment. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, agrology, and biology. Growing your career sometimes means taking chances and moving outside of your comfort zone. It also means raising your hand for opportunities that further your technical, leadership, and client services skills. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Daily operational management of up to 15 SIR professionals, ranging from junior field focused staff to senior project managers and subject matter experts * Communication of the organization’s operational expectations and execution of the strategic vision of the team * Resource planning and management of team by monitoring staff utilization and availability * Work with team members to align their professional challenges with their career plans and business goals * Conduct Goal Setting and Performance Review process for team members and work with leadership to make sure training plans and performance targets are identified and met * Maintain a focus on recognition and morale building within the team and planning staff appreciation initiatives * Provide on-going performance evaluation and targeted constructive feedback to team and initiate performance management when needed * Collaborate with safety personnel and leadership to support mandatory training requirements of team members * Initiate and chair SIR team meetings * Attend regular TL meetings with Leadership and Human Resources * Contribute to compensation, leadership level and job category discussions * Lead or participate with recruiting and onboarding of new personnel through identifying potential candidates, reviewing resumes and participating in the interview process * Work with the team to drive new technical initiatives or service lines * Participate in project work as part of the SIR team and achieve 65% utilization **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Proven experience and ability to lead a diverse group of individuals in a fast-paced dynamic work environment * Dynamic leader with the ability to work collaboratively and motivate people toward a shared vision * Creative, solutions-focused thinker with strong inter-personal and communication (written and verbal) skills * Active and empathetic listener, experienced in navigating difficult personal and professional conversations aimed at a positive and productive outcome * Committed and supportive delegator who is highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize * Confident and collaborative decision maker * Skilled and transparent communicator with a demonstrated history of providing effective positive and constructive feedback to staff **Education and Experience** Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in environmental or natural sciences such as degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering, or relevant technologist certificate program. Minimum 7 years of relevant environmental experience, preferably within a professional consulting environment. Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines. Previous leadership or management experience is desirable. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from one of our Alberta offices and your home office may be considered. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. 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. **Primary Location:** Canada | AB | Edmonton **Organization:** BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta **Employee Status:** Regular **Job Level:** Midlevel manager **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 20/06/2025 07:06:12 **Req ID:** 1001147