Biophysical Team Lead

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Formal or informal experience in leading a diverse group. Previous consulting experience considered an asset.
• Active and empathetic listener, experienced in navigating difficult personal and professional conversations aimed at a positive and productive outcome.
• Committed and supportive delegator who is highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize tasks across different platforms.
• Confident and collaborative decision maker.
• Effective verbal and written communicator.
• Possessing high integrity and committed to honest and open communication.
• Receptive to constructive feedback from a variety of sources, and committed to leveraging feedback into personal and operational growth and improvement.
• Proven background in providing positive and constructive feedback to staff.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experienced and/or educated in a natural sciences or environmental sciences related field.
• Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Experienced in environmental field work.
• Familiarity with field safety and equipment.
  Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Stantec is proud to offer the opportunity for a hybrid work environment between our local office(s) and your home office environment, as appropriate.
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
  Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
  Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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.
  The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary
  Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Manager
  Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Apr 3, 2024, 4:13:29 PM
  Req ID: 240001FJ
  Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

• Leading by example to promote a positive and progressive team safety culture.
• Daily operational management and coordination of up to 15 biophysical professionals.
• Communication of the organization’s operational expectations and execution of the strategic vision of the Business Centre.
• Resource planning and management of team by monitoring staff utilization and availability.
• Work with team members to align their professional challenges with their career plans and business goals.
• Conduct Goal Setting and Performance Reviews for team members and work with BC leadership to make sure training plans and performance targets are identified and met.
• Maintain a focus on recognition and morale building within the team and planning staff appreciation initiatives.
• Provide on-going performance evaluation / constructive feedback and initiate performance management when needed.
• Collaborate with safety personnel and leadership to support mandatory training requirements of team members.
• Initiate and chair team meetings.
• Attend regular TL meetings with leadership and Human Resources.
• Contribute to compensation, leadership level and job category discussions.
• Lead or participate with recruiting and onboarding of new personnel through identifying potential candidates, reviewing resumes and participating in the interview process.
• Work with the team to drive new technical initiatives or service lines.
• Participate in project work as part of the team and achieve 50% utilization.