Our Transportation Team builds better communities through unique and meaningful opportunities that promote and encourage innovation. We are diverse and enthusiastic. We value each other and together we grow our cities, our people, and our business. Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change…from the first mile to the last.

We are currently seeking applications for our Transit & Rail Team Lead (British Columbia) who will help us grow our team, support business development, encourage innovation and drive quality and efficiency throughout our business.

Your Opportunity

Our Transit & Rail Team Lead (British Columbia) is one of several discipline specific Team Leads within Stantec’s Transportation Leadership Team in British Columbia. This is an exciting opportunity to bring forward new ideas, grow our team and build on our Stantec goals of excellence, innovation, and people.

You will be empowered to grow and lead a team of technical experts and will ultimately be responsible for the performance and success of our Transit & Rail Team.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated individual who is a self-starter, passionate about working with people and has a thorough understanding of the transit and rail sectors.

This position will report directly to the Practice Leader for Transit & Rail (British Columbia) and will work closely with other Leaders within the transportation sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Project management of infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity.

• Proactively look for ways to improve design delivery, quality, and efficiency.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key clients.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, standards and thought leadership.

• Promote our strong safety culture, ensuring this is at the forefront of our business and lead by example.

Marketing & Business Development

• Build on Stantec’s current momentum and experience so we continue to be seen as experts in the transit and rail industry.

• Proactively position and successfully lead new project pursuits within British Columbia and support strategic pursuits across Western Canada.

• Support additional marketing and business development efforts as needed.

Team Leadership

• Build on award winning project experience to develop an unrivaled team. Look for and pursue growth opportunities in line with our business objectives.

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers, project managers and technical staff to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

• Responsible for workforce planning, training and project resourcing for the British Columbia Transit & Rail Team.

• Work closely with the Transportation Leadership Team in British Columbia and the Transit & Rail Sector to support business planning and management and ensure corporate requirements are met.

• Recruit talent, grow team members, enable professional development, and support succession planning.

• Facilitate goal setting, coaching, and performance reviews with each of your team members.

• Track and drive team performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven project management skills delivering a wide range of projects, including large and complex infrastructure projects.

• Exemplary communication and strong people skills are a must.

• Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical staff, while supporting individuals’ professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative - works well in a team environment and engages in creative and critical thought.

• Business development and marketing skills are considered an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institute.

• Licensed Professional Engineer with APEGA or ability to be licensed within 6 months of hire.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.

This position is full-time and will primarily work in an office setting with opportunities for a hybrid work environment. Some field work and travel are required.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 128,800.00 - Max Salary $ 193,100.00

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 | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1158 Transpt-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 28/08/2025 05:08:36
Req ID: 1002077