Principal Technology / ICT Leader - Canada West

Stantec

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Job description:Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.Join us and design your place with Stantec.Your OpportunityThe Technology Consulting Canada West Regional Leader contributes to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Buildings group Technology Consulting discipline in Buildings offices within the Canada West region. This position will lead strategic projects, be client facing, contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting and financial performance accountability. The Technology leader contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms and positions Stantec and its Technology staff as innovators in the industry.Your Key ResponsibilitiesPeople and Practice Management - approximately 25% of timeIn collaboration with BC leadership and other Technology Consulting leaders, develop annual budgets for sales, topline revenue, training, utilization and project performance for the Canada West Technology Consulting group.In conjunction with others stakeholders, identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload and SME requirements.Hold project team members accountable for deliverables and best practices.Ensure PM compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM FrameworksDirectly & Indirectly manage Technology Consulting staff in a performance management environment, and be responsible for hiring as required.Responsible for the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Technology Consulting projects.Project Involvement - approximately 50% of timeWork with PM's and SME’s to on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables.Provide senior project client facing leadership on key projects and for key accountsPeriodically act as a QC reviewer on Technology Consulting projectsTechnical Leadership - approximately 10% of timeMaintain awareness of operational, technical or regulatory changes within the Technology Consulting and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards.Maintain and update Technology Consulting specifications, technical documentation and standards.Oversee Technology Consulting design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines.Provide oversight for Technology Consulting staff’s education and certification process & balance firm, studio and staff needs.Business Development/Marketing - approximately 10% of timeContribute to the development of strategic and tactical business development and marketing plans for the Technology Consulting group and align with firm-wide Technology Consulting goals and strategies.Develop new and maintain existing client relationships.Develop presentation materials and present to clients and at strategic industry events.Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry and community events, meetings, and conferences.Develop project proposals.Assist the marketing department with the development of Technology Consulting marketing materials and content.Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical and Managerial Skills - approximately 5% of time
  • Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends impacting Stantec's core service offerings and markets and continually strengthens skills.
Your Capabilities and CredentialsOutstanding client service skills with ability to lead practice members in consistently delivering an exceptional standard of service to every client.Strong managerial skills; with ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain top-tier talent.Strong business acumen with ability to identify, develop and map strategy, prepare, interpret and manage budgets, and analyze business results.Business development skills with ability to identify and develop prospects, nurture key relationships, cross-sell services, negotiate, and engage business.Deep knowledge of various technologies and systems design, and the ability to communicate effectively about them to non-technical project stakeholders. Systems include voice and data cabling infrastructure, electronic security, wireless systems, audio video systems, nurse call, fire alarm, building automation.Comprehensive understanding of building project components, project management and delivery systems; ability to continuously evaluate and refine processes to increase efficiency and client satisfaction.Outstanding consulting skills; with ability to present a credible, engaging image in keeping with Stantec’s high service standards.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering along with a minimum fifteen (15+) years’ relevant experience related to Technology Consulting.
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.About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.Pay Range:
  • Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 119,000.00 - Max Salary $ 178,600.00
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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 | BC | Burnaby
Organization: 1309 Buildings-CA West BSS-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/07/2025 05:07:24
Req ID: 1001474

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