Environment Market Leader - Canada

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that!

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

GHD is seeking an Environment Market Leader to provide vision and leadership across Canada. The Environment Market Leader - Canada is a national position responsible for driving the performance and growth of the environment market across Canada collaboratively with support from Partners across the Canada and the enterprise.

The Environment Market Leader for Canada is a leadership position that will require strong collaboration and influence across the Americas Environment Market, including the Environment Market Leader for the United States and Regional Market Leaders across Canada, including the three regions in Canada (Eastern Canada, Ontario, and Western Canada).

The Environment Market Leader will serve as a partner to the Canadian Leadership Team, working closely with the Regional Market Leaders, Business Group Leaders, Client Relationship Managers, Service Line Leaders, and other leaders within the business.

• Primary responsibilities include the development of the strategic vision for the Environment Market across Canada; leading the development of the Canadian Environment market strategy and business plan to deliver profitable and sustainable growth of GHD’s private, public, and federal sector clients;
• leading the execution of the Canadian environment market strategy and plan, including development and adoption of best practices, systems, processes and tools necessary to continuously improve and transform GHD’s environment business;
• positioning GHD strategically in the market through differentiated value propositions, thought leadership, and brand elevation;
• leading the development of strategic offerings and proposals that support growth and diversification of the environment market;
• prioritizing clients and industry sectors that are aligned with GHD’s strategy, vision, and core values; collaborating with leaders across the environment market, technical services and operations to execute and deliver projects;

and supporting the recruiting, retention, and development of talent across the environment market. There will also be opportunities to play the role of Project Director on large scale and exciting projects across the country.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you!

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Leading and supporting the environment business development conducted in Canada and more broadly across the Americas
• Play a significant role in developing GHD’s Canadian business, including across the three Regions of Eastern Canada, Ontario, and Western Canada, ensuring a focus on creating medium and long term opportunities to enable GHD’s strong growth aspirations
• Assess market trends and strategize (greater than twelve months forward) towards future projects, programs, and differentiated solutions.
• Drive and coordinate business development / marketing across Canada in consultation with Regional Management leadership and the Environment Market Leader for the United States.
• Promote relationships with existing and potential clients. Increase business by improving client relationships and strengthening repeat business.

Expand client base by promoting GHD’s solutions proactively for the market in the Regions, Canada and across the Americas, consistent with GHD’s strategy and business plans

• Support effective delivery, including serving as a Project Director on appropriate projects / programs
• Serve as an executive sponsor, where appropriate, for prioritized clients and strategic programs
• Identify areas of practice, based on client feedback or market trends (service lines) that require enhancement to meet present or future market opportunities
• Liaison and business development assistance where required outside of North America
• Collaborate with other Market Sector Leaders, including counterparts in Energy & Resources, Property & Buildings, Transportation, and Water, to position and win multidisciplinary projects within the Region
• Represents and promotes GHD at networking events, professional and industrial associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows
• Identify areas of practice within Region, based on client feedback or market trends (service lines) that require enhancement to meet present or future opportunities
• Drive continued integration of Digital and Advisory into the Environment Market offerings, including new market development and in project delivery and execution.
• Attracts strategic hires for the Market to develop the business within the Region

Performance :

• Sustainable and profitable growth of the Canadian Environment Market revenue and backlog
• Growth and diversification of environment market core business, integrated technical solutions, and emerging high value propositions
• Development of a strong pipeline, including leadership in the adoption and use of business tools such as Salesforce and Business Intelligence solutions
• Manage and mitigate risks within the Canadian Environment Market
• Assist and at times lead major projects to ensure delivery outcomes for the Canadian Environment Market, particularly focused on strategic pursuits and new market development
• Improve tender / proposal success rates
• Effective management of any designated budgets
• Actively participates in the integrated approach to market for all GHD services. Liaise with the respective Operational leaders and Technical Leaders.

What you bring to the team :

• Professional Engineer, Professional Geoscientist, Professional Biologist, Environmental Planner or related disciplines
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience leading an environmental business and demonstrated market growth
• Experience with corporate strategic planning initiatives and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies
• Demonstrated considerable understanding of the overall Environmental Market in Canada and more broadly across the Americas, including future influences and trends.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to interact effectively within all levels of the organization in a collaborative fashion
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in the areas of personnel management, decision making, change management, employee development, performance management, and team building skills
• Strong business acumen and commercial skills, including exceptional client experience skills
• Agile self-starter with a proactive, strategic, and creative approach
• Excellent writing and verbal communication
• Willingness and ability to travel

Salary range : $142,725.00 to $240,000 / year

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.