Power And Energy Transition Lead - Western Canada

Job Title Power and Energy Transition Lead - Western Canada

Vacancy No VN2678

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type Full-Time

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• Based in any of our Canadian offices with flexible work options.
• Take on a strategic role in helping to drive the growth of SLR Canada.
• Grow the delivery of environmental services to the power sector in Western Canada.
• Promote and maintain a positive work environment through a culture of teamwork and One Team approach.
• Develop business strategy to expand SLR’s presence in the market.
• Drive team building and staff growth in key technical, project management, and client management areas.
• Collaborate with fellow sector leads and technical teams across the Global business.

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 400+ team of environmental/regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. SLR is a leading consulting firm delivering over 30 technical disciplines helping our clients reach their environmental and sustainability goals. With over 25 years of experience, we are a recognized leader in environmental and advisory solutions.

As our Power and Energy Transition Lead, you will take on a challenging and diverse role focused on leading and expanding our presence in the power sector across Western Canada, while building strong relationships within our existing client base. Companies that would be part of the power sector include entities that produce and/or distribute electricity. With the ongoing energy transition in the Canadian market, the increased focus on sustainability initiatives, and the 2030 deadline for GHG reduction, the power sector is expected to provide significant opportunities for the growth and diversification of environmental services.

This role operates at the intersection of business development and technical expertise, which is why you’ll need to excel at relationship building and project management, both with clients and internal teams. Ideally, you’ll bring significant experience on both the consultant and client sides of the equation, with proven strategies for developing new business opportunities and deep knowledge of the environmental challenges faced by energy producers.

Key Responsibilities

Here are some of the things you’ll be working on day-to-day:

• Develop strategic partnerships and strong working relationships with industry leaders, as well as stakeholders across SLR.
• Stay informed on industry trends, providing reports, analysis, and recommendations where relevant.
• Survey client needs, developing a detailed understanding of project objectives, scope, and ideal outcomes.
• Manage project teams and facilitate successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC and client satisfaction.
• Identify trends and create a long-term strategy that positions SLR for key client accounts and key portions of the sector market, providing for sustainable growth.
• Work with our Technical Disciplines to identify skills gaps, and actively mentor, build, and recruit those technical skills to fulfill the power growth plan.
• Generate ongoing strategies for improving client satisfaction and sector growth.
• Be a resource for clients as the primary contact on key industry and operational issues, providing perspective and feedback to SLR delivery teams.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to development and implementation of service line, business sector, and client business development plans.
• Champion an integrated services approach, driving growth opportunities for the full suite of SLR services.
• Establish a client management team for key target clients and work to help them grow and build their client management skills.
• Lead our power sector across Western Canada by developing and implementing strategies to expand our services while enhancing our marketplace presence and client portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise and experience to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive total compensation plan including vacation, comprehensive benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)

Qualifications

• Experience in management of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed to participate in leadership events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Deep knowledge of power sector required, with significant client network.
• Broad and extensive knowledge of a variety of technical disciplines, including contaminated sites, environmental permitting, environmental health and safety, and power production and distribution engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, provincial, municipal, and industry specific regulations and guidelines.
• Experience building and implementing a business growth strategy, project management delivery.
• 15+ years of experience as an environmental consultant in the environmental services and power sector.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make the recruitment process easier through accommodation, please contact a member of the People team at [email protected].

Country Canada

Office Calgary; Vancouver