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Reporting to the Regional Business Leader (RBL), the Business Center Operations Leader (BCOL) is primarily responsible for operational excellence for the Business Center (BC) achieving financial (bottom-line) and performance objectives. The BCOL is responsible for attracting, growing and retaining top talent while ensuring efficient resource management that is responsive to available workloads. The BCOL will prepare and implement annual operating budgets and BC business plans.

This position may be based in any of our Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, or Yellowknife offices, with occasional travel to Stantec offices, project sites, and client meetings as required. Accountable for continuous improvement and effective management of operational areas within the BC. Responsible for oversight of the BC budget and achieving net revenue, gross margin, SG&A;, and operating income targets.

Ensures efficient resource management that is responsive to available workloads. Oversees risk management practice related to office matters including employee relation issues. Partner with BCPL by conducting quarterly office visits and BC Wide meetings to communicate the vision, business strategy and progress against applicable action plans.

Responsible for the overall talent management lifecycle including career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development for the BC. Responsible for managing performance and compensation in accordance with Stantec’s compensation philosophy within the BC through yearly employee performance review (YEPR), rate review, and STIP/bonus -allocation for the BC. Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and Stantec’s people practices and policies by partnering with Risk Management and Human Resources.





Direct reports may include Supervisors/Team Leads and administrative staff as appropriate. Primarily responsible for the health and safety performance within the BC, including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators and executing on the BC Improvement Plan. Ensures compliance with company safety procedures and regulatory and legal requirements including the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) management system, follows up on COR audits (where applicable) and supports the return-to-work program.

Supports RL and RBL with regionally focused and business line focused HSSE processes and communications. Proactively identify opportunities to reinforce and further develop Stantec’s high-performance culture with a focus on talent, productivity, and financial performance. Uphold a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on customer and service delivery.

Provide support to BCPLs where appropriate for compliance with the ISO-certified Integrated Management System and Project Management (PM) Framework. Supports the BCPL in holding the team accountable for the delivery of innovative design solutions and project excellence. Support BCPL through personal involvement where appropriate in key client relationships, strategic project pursuits, and major project leadership within the BC.

Where appropriate, be a key member or lead account manager for major clients within the BC or business line.

Business Development And Collaboration

Support BCPL in providing information on BC related macroeconomic trends, market intelligence, competitor intelligence, market pricing and compensation rates, and compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Participate in risk reviews as necessary. Key client and account development and maintenance, Market and community outreach and engagement, Maintain and enhance relationships with local municipal clients, universities and post-secondary institutions,



local economic development agencies, etc.

A Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ related work, leadership, financial management and consulting experience; Skilled registration in related field. Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Majority of time spent using computer/laptop at workstation and related office equipment.

Occasional – 1-33% of shift. may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. Requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Safety

Equipment - wear personal protective equipment as required and may include one or all of the following: steel toed shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, coveralls, respirators, etc. 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. #At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. 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.

Business Justification Replacement Travel

Full time

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