Regional Manager – Engineering Operations and Business Development

ART Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead the growth and development of our North York (Greater Toronto Area) office. This is a senior leadership position focused primarily on office management, employee development, client relationships, recruitment, and business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening the existing team, expanding the office’s capabilities, and growing ART Engineering’s presence within the local market.

While this is not intended to be a primarily technical or project-delivery role, the successful candidate must have a strong technical or engineering background. This experience will allow them to effectively mentor employees, support technical training, evaluate staff capabilities, understand client needs, and represent ART Engineering’s full range of engineering and consulting services. The Regional Manager will work closely with ART Engineering’s senior leadership, technical managers, and other regional offices to support company-wide growth and ensure the local office operates effectively and consistently with the company’s values and standards.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the regional office.
• Manage, support, and develop the existing team of junior, intermediate, and senior engineering staff.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
• Establish clear expectations for employee performance, communication, workload management, and professional conduct.
• Coordinate with company leadership and technical managers to ensure the office has the resources and support required to succeed.
• Monitor staffing levels, workload, utilization, and operational needs.
• Support the implementation of company policies, procedures, quality standards, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and address operational challenges affecting the office or its employees.

• Mentor employees and support their ongoing technical and professional development.
• Help identify individual and team training needs.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of employee development plans.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Provide practical guidance to junior and intermediate staff based on the candidate’s engineering and industry experience.
• Coordinate technical training with subject‑matter experts and managers across ART Engineering.
• Help employees develop stronger project management, communication, client‑service, and leadership skills.
• Support employees pursuing professional licensing, increased responsibilities, and career advancement.
• Participate in employee performance reviews and provide constructive, practical feedback.

• Develop and execute a staffing strategy to support the growth of the regional office.
• Identify current and future staffing needs based on business opportunities and projected workloads.
• Lead or support the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of engineering and technical personnel.
• Evaluate candidates based on technical ability, experience, communication skills, and cultural fit.
• Build relationships with universities, colleges, professional organizations, recruiters, and industry contacts.
• Help establish a strong local talent pipeline.
• Support employee retention by creating meaningful development opportunities and a positive working environment.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Represent ART Engineering at client meetings, industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Promote ART Engineering’s full range of services rather than focusing on a single technical discipline or market sector.
• Work with internal technical leaders to match client needs with the appropriate services and expertise.
• Assist with proposal strategy, scope development, fee preparation, and client presentations.
• Track market activity, upcoming projects, client needs, and competitor activity.
• Develop strategies to expand ART Engineering’s…