Team Leader - Site Investigation and Remediation

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, 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.
Your Opportunity  Team Leaders at Stantec are purpose‑driven leaders and future builders of our business. As a front‑line people leader, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the next generation of talent — creating clarity, opportunity, and momentum for individuals as they grow their careers. You’ll position both the people and the business for long-term success, while fostering a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous development.
Stantec is seeking Team Leaders to lead our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) and Environment, Health, Safety, and Compliance (EHSC) teams in Nova Scotia. In this role, you’ll combine people leadership, project management expertise, and technical excellence to drive team success and deliver complex environmental projects. You’ll work closely with the Senior Team Leader (STL), Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL), and Practice Leaders (BCPLs) to strengthen team performance, build culture, and grow the business.
Location flexibility:
You can be based in Charlottetown, Moncton, Saint John, or Fredericton. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities    Align appropriate resources and technical support for project backlog and business development opportunities in collaboration with business center and sector leadership

Partner with team members to proactively resolve personnel, resourcing, and project-related issues to ensure successful project outcomes

Provide day‑to‑day people leadership, including performance management, coaching, and recruitment, with accountability for project execution and quality

Lead the annual performance review process for direct reports in accordance with company policy

Contribute technical expertise to environmental services projects, including business development, client relationship management, and project or discipline leadership

Support planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to achieve key financial metrics, including utilization and work‑in‑progress/accounts receivable management

Assist in meeting or exceeding budgeted net revenue targets through effective project delivery and resource optimization

Support staff integration and collaboration across disciplines and regional teams to enable efficient, high‑quality project execution

Champion a strong safety culture and support training initiatives, ensuring all project activities comply with health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) requirements

Work from the office a minimum of three days per week

Travel to other offices as business needs require

Your Capabilities and Credentials    Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, with hands‑on leadership or people management experience in a project‑based setting

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide, motivate, and support team members

Solid problem‑solving, organizational, collaboration, and coordination skills, with attention to detail and follow‑through

Proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is considered an asset

Education and Experience  Degree or diploma in Environmental Science or a related field
5+ years of consulting or related experience in Site Investigation and Remediation and or EHSC
Proven experience managing…