Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services

Be at the forefront of shaping the newly created Central-North Region and make a national impact as the Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services

The Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services, is accountable for the successful delivery of environmental services in the region. The incumbent leads and provides functional support and training to service line staff, leads regional service line development, and the creation and implementation of environmental programs in the region, and supports the development and implementation of those at the national level. Ensuring compliance with service line policies and procedures, the incumbent monitors overall performance on large and complex projects and is responsible for regional risk management and mitigation activities. The incumbent may lead a small team and manage the human resources responsibilities for the team. The incumbent also manages the Client-Partner relationship. Finally, the incumbent develops creative solutions, ensures the service line supports collaboration, and oversees the quality and timeliness of deliverables within the region.

Primary

• Manage regional service line operations (e.g. business plans, reporting, delegation of authorities, risk management, quality of services)
• Lead the development and implementation of regional service line initiatives and support national initiatives
• Develop, recommend and ensure implementation of policies and procedures, training programs and processes
• Provide training to enhance overall service line competency
• Review and audit work of service line staff and provide feedback
• Complete complex service line project work (e.g. technical reviews on large, high-risk projects)
• Research, prepare and present documentation for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, charters, budgets, policies and procedures)
• Facilitate service line integration to ensure successful delivery of the environmental program
• Integrate environmental services into other programs
• Manage regional service line risks (e.g. participate in high-risk projects, review deliverables, liaise with Client-Partners)
• Ensure the integration of security considerations into service delivery
• Promote and manage business development opportunities
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

Other

• Carry out annual verifications to ensure quality of service line deliverables
• Assist region's business units with needs assessment and resource planning
• Develop annual regional business plan and quarterly reports
• Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance), as required
• Other duties as assigned

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental sciences and environmental engineering
• Best practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources management
• Project and risk management principles
• Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: university degree in biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering or related field with eight years' relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: specialized knowledge, training and/or certification in one or more environmental services practice area

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Write proposals, technical texts and reports
• Apply project and risk management techniques
• Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills
• Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders

Development and Leadership

• Lead and develop indirect reports; may be accountable and responsible for a small team
• Lead project teams within the region and collaborate with others nationally
• Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client-Partners

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with routine travel
• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out the benefits
 
Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages. In your role as Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.
 
Your package will include: 

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren't covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program 
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

** This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. **

**While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement.**