Regional Director – Ottawa

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Ottawa office, ensuring alignment with ABS’s corporate strategy, values, and performance expectations

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including staffing, resource planning, utilization, and financial performance

• Develop and manage the regional budget, monitor KPIs, and ensure profitability and sustainable growth

• Ensure compliance with ABS policies, quality standards, and health and safety requirements

• Foster a strong, collaborative, and accountable office culture in a growing team environment

• Lead regional business development activities across ABS’s core service lines (geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, and related engineering services)

• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities with public and private sector clients, including municipalities, developers, contractors, and institutional clients

• Leverage existing networks and actively build new relationships in the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario market

• Act as a senior client contact for key strategic accounts

• Collaborate with other ABS offices and leaders to support cross-regional pursuits and integrated service offerings

• Provide senior-level oversight and strategic input on major projects, proposals, and client engagements

• Support project teams in managing risk related to scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations

• Contribute directly to projects and technical leadership as required (typically 20–40% of time, depending on background and office maturity)

• Ensure high standards of technical quality and professional practice consistent with Ontario regulations and industry best practices

• Recruit, develop, and retain top technical and project management talent in the region

• Coach and mentor project managers and emerging leaders, particularly in client management and business development

• Conduct performance management activities and support career development planning

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace

• Act as a key link between the Ottawa office and ABS’s broader organization

• Encourage collaboration across disciplines, offices, and regions

• Contribute to corporate initiatives, process improvements, and strategic planning as a member of the leadership group

• Entrepreneurial and accountable

• Client-focused and commercially astute

• Strong commitment to health and safety

• Collaborative, inspirational leadership style

• Comfortable operating in growth and change environments

• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• University degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within a consulting engineering or environmental services firm

• Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, and market growth

• Strong understanding of the Ontario consulting market, particularly in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing office or regional operations

• Proven ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and operational performance

• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach

• Fluency in English required bilingualism (English/French) considered a strong asset

• Existing regional network of contacts considered a significant asset

• Flexible schedule;

• Various shifts available (day, evening, weekend) with eligible incentive;

• Competitive salary and possibility for overtime;

• Benefits from day 1 (group insurance | RRSP | virtual medicine, available 24/7 | EAP);

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);

• Recognition: any time is a good time to celebrate!

• Several committees in place for social activities!

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