Team Leader – Groundwater Resources

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Our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

We are currently soliciting letters of interest for a Groundwater Team Lead position within our Environmental Services Business Centre. The Groundwater Team leads and manages water resources projects involving hydrogeological and water quality components. The position can be based in any of our Atlantic Canada offices. Reporting to the Operations Lead, the Team Lead will be an integral part of the Business Center’s leadership team, mentoring a highly capable and motivated team while providing technical results that exceed client expectations.

Growing your career often requires stepping outside your comfort zone and seizing opportunities to evolve your technical, leadership, and client‑service skills.

This posting closes at the end of business on May 1, 2026.

• Manage the resourcing and development of a team of engineers, hydro geologists, environmental scientists and technical staff within the Groundwater group.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and discipline leads to achieve effective resource planning and operational alignment.
• Supervise junior staff and help with career development.
• Chair regular team meetings & share information.
• Lead in the creation of Stantec’s safety culture within your team.
• Support the team to meet their respective utilization targets.
• Encourage a culture of innovation in the team.
• Inspire collaboration and cross‑training.
• Attract, grow, and retain high‑quality staff.
• Coach team members.
• Perform Year‑End Performance Reviews for team members.
• Participate in and/or manage hydrogeological project work.
• Oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity, performing technical design tasks and providing guidance to team members.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews on own and peer projects.

Oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity, performing technical design tasks and providing guidance to team members. Lead project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews on own and peer projects.

• Leadership experience and commitment to Stantec values including inclusion and diversity.
• Experience in or a solid understanding of the consulting industry in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills that include balancing immediate and long‑term work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with hydrogeological field work, characterization, data analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business development, client management, communication, and financial management skills are essential.
• Ability and willingness to travel when needed.

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in civil, hydrotechnical, geoscience, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the industry.

Typical office environment working with computers and at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. As a People Leader, you will be expected to work from the office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note that the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation…