Digital Practice Lead

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The posting will remain active until 5pm EST on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The location can be based in any Stantec Canada or US office location.

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Overview

The Digital Practice Leader (DPL) is responsible for advancing and optimizing the organization's engagement with technology related to the design, delivery, and execution of work. This involves implementing innovative approaches, applied technology, process changes, and automation, and guiding the BOU through various aspects of digital transformation. The DPL establishes the BOU’s technology strategy, collaborates with the innovation office and IT, and oversees digital practice experts within the team while influencing Digital practitioners across the BOU involved in business optimization, digital delivery, solution development, and practice support for client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Acumen : Assess technical, operational, and economic factors to identify constraints or risks associated with proposals and development / implementation of digital tools and technologies.
• Assess the economic impact of digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial goals and delivering measurable ROI through business cases, budgeting, cost recovery models, and performance tracking.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of digital initiatives to meet expected outcomes and deliver a positive ROI, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Leadership, Facilitation, and Collaboration : Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including other BOU Digital Practice Leaders, and facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to drive digital initiatives forward.
• Develop a robust digital strategy for the BOU aligned with the overarching organizational goals, using advanced data analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize processes, and drive innovation.
• Ensure digital governance, security, and privacy are maintained to the highest standards, establishing a framework to oversee the full lifecycle of digital transformation initiatives.
• Change Management : Work with key stakeholders across the BOU to identify and set standards for Digital Products / Assets / Solutions and maintain an up‑to‑date inventory communicated across the BOU and Stantec.
• Lead and manage the organizational change necessary to embed digital capabilities within the BOU’s operational DNA, including designing and implementing training initiatives to upskill employees.
• Forward Looking : Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, demands, and opportunities in the digital landscape within a consulting organization, analyzing competitor strategies and market dynamics.
• Regularly assess and adjust the strategy to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness within the evolving digital environment.
• Leverage digital tools and technologies to improve customer engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty by creating seamless and personalized experiences across all digital touchpoints.
• Undertake feasibility studies to determine the practicality and potential success of proposed digital initiatives.

Capabilities & Credentials

Education & Experience

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles is pro‑rated.

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. Benefits information may not apply to union positions.

Primary Location

Canada | AB | Edmonton

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

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