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About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Water and Wastewater Facilities Director to oversee and advance our water and wastewater practices across Western Canada and beyond.

Our Water and Wastewater Facilities Practice is in a period of strong, sustained growth building on over a century of engineering excellence and a network of over 30 offices across Western Canada. We have a strong and well-established foundation, but the needs of our local communities continue to grow and they need our support. With deep local relationships already in place, this role is a unique opportunity to connect and elevate those strengths across regions.

Reporting to the Victoria Operations Leader (Branch Manager), this role will shape the future of our water and wastewater practice by providing enterprise-wide leadership, strategic growth, technical excellence and training and mentoring the next generation of water and wastewater leaders. The Director will mentor a distributed team of 20+ professionals, foster innovation, strengthen client relationships, and ensure McElhanney remains a trusted advisor for sustainable, technically sound solutions aligned with our Strategy 2030.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our communities while advancing high-quality, integrated water and wastewater solutions across the firm, collaborating closely with internal specialists including structural, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and water resources teams to deliver fully coordinated, innovative solutions. You will influence strategic growth, champion innovation, and help position McElhanney as the consulting firm of choice.

The position may be based out of any McElhanney office; however, preference will be given to candidates located in one of our larger offices such as Victoria, Vancouver/Langley, Calgary, Edmonton or Kelowna with the flexibility to travel periodically to other McElhanney locations as needed.

Deadline to Apply: May 3, 2026, 8:59pm MST

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy

- Lead the Water and Wastewater Practice strategy and execution, aligned with business goals
- Partner with leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across regions
- Drive planning, performance, and continuous improvement
- Strengthen McElhanney’s position as a leading provider and employer

Client & Market

- Act as a senior advisor on key projects and strategic pursuits
- Build strong client relationships and support business development
- Represent the firm to enhance industry presence and thought leadership

Technical Excellence





- Provide senior technical oversight on complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Promote innovation, digital tools, and sustainable solutions

People & Practice

- Mentor staff and develop future leaders across the practice
- Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
- Support practice-wide alignment

What You Will Bring

- Recognized experience in water or wastewater process engineering.
- A career of progressive consulting experience, ideally in Western Canada, with a record of success in strategic leadership, practice development, technical mentorship, and/or advisory roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in as many of the key aspects of facility engineering (e.g., site and condition assessment, water and sewer treatment, pumping and conveyance, and SCADA requirements, feasibility, construction and commissioning, and process optimization).
- Proven ability to grow, diversify, and strengthen our services in Western Canada.
- Experience advising clients on permitting and approvals and navigating complex infrastructure projects.
- Exceptional leadership and mentorship skills, with experience managing distributed teams, developing future leaders, and fostering knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Established reputation with clients, regulators, and peers within the industry.
- Experience shaping practice strategies, pursuing strategic opportunities, and driving market growth.
- Strong business acumen, including financial management, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Process or Chemical Engineering, or a related field (preferred). A relevant diploma combined with substantial experience will also be considered.
- Professional designation required (e.g., P.Eng., Eng. L. or equivalent credentials)

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per annum along with the opportunity to participate in our generous Performance Bonus Plan and to become a shareholder in our proud employee-owned company.

McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and skilled qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

- Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
- Relocation assistance if applicable




- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave top-up
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth

Application Instructions

Please include the following in your application:
1. An updated resume that is relevant to the position.

2. A cover letter that includes:
a. Your motivation for applying for this position, highlighting what specifically attracts you to the role.
b. Explain how your unique blend of skills and experiences would enable you to make a significant impact in this role and at McElhanney.
Tentative Hiring Timeline

- Application Deadline: May 3, 2026, 8:59pm MST
- Screening & Shortlist for Interviews: May 2026
- Interviews & Offer: June 2026
- Start Date: Before August 2026 (versatile based on candidate transition)

Note to Candidates: The schedule is suggested, tentative and subject to change, as McElhanney will be reasonably flexible to accommodate what works best for the short-listed candidates and McElhanney. McElhanney’s priority is to find the right person and so we are willing to be versatile on the schedule to achieve this.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about our recognition here: McElhanney Requalifies as a Gold Standard Best Managed Company!

Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.

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