Roadways Technical Leader (TL) – Infrastructure at Stantec Consulting International Ltd. — NeverHard

Your Opportunity Reporting to the Project Delivery Business Leader (PDBL), the Technical Leader (TL) is accountable for advancing technical excellence, strengthening quality, and building technical capability across the Roadways discipline within the Infrastructure BOU. The TL is a peer to Regional Delivery Leaders (RDLs), working collaboratively to ensure that technical excellence is embedded into project delivery, strategic pursuits, and business operations. The role connects technical communities of practice to project delivery, ensuring that the Excellence pillar—encompassing technical quality, digital innovation, HSSE, and disciplined execution—is consistently translated into strong project outcomes. Technical Excellence and Quality Leadership Establish and communicate discipline‑specific technical standards aligned with regulations, industry best practices, and internal requirements Promote consistent application of QA/QC processes, design standards, and technical review practices across projects Provide technical oversight and guidance on complex or high‑risk projects Lead resolution of technical issues, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation and continuous improvement Ensure consistency in technical approaches across regions and BCs Integration with Project Delivery Work closely with delivery leadership to ensure appropriate technical expertise is applied to projects Support project teams by facilitating access to the appropriate technical capabilities across the discipline Contribute to major pursuits and key project reviews with technical leadership and input Reinforce that technical excellence is a core component of project outcomes, fully integrated into delivery Collaboration with Delivery Leadership Collaborate with RDLs to ensure technical standards, expertise, and oversight are consistently embedded across the regional project portfolio Support identification and intervention on technically complex or at‑risk projects, providing targeted technical guidance Contribute to resourcing discussions to ensure alignment between technical capability and project needs Participate in delivery governance forums to align on priorities, risks, lessons learned, and continuous improvement actions Ensure feedback from project delivery is captured and translated into improvements in standards, tools, and practices Technical Community Leadership Develop and implement a Technical Discipline Strategic Plan aligned with Infrastructure priorities Establish and execute a Technical Discipline Engagement approach to connect practitioners across regions Foster collaboration across Business Centers and regions to share knowledge and best practices Support succession planning, mentoring, and development of technical talent Innovation, Digital, and Continuous Improvement Drive adoption of digital tools, advanced engineering methods, and innovative delivery approaches Collaborate with digital and innovation leaders to align discipline priorities with broader initiatives Support implementation of AI‑enabled workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and insight generation while maintaining appropriate human oversight, professional judgment, and accountability in decision‑making Promote practical, value‑driven innovation embedded in project delivery Support lessons learned, knowledge capture, and continuous improvement across projects External Profile and Thought Leadership Represent the organization in industry forums, technical committees, and conferences Promote thought leadership through publications, presentations, and client engagement Support development of technical content, project profiles, and marketing materials Enhance the visibility of technical capabilities and project achievements Talent Development and Workforce Planning Support strategic hiring to address capability and capacity gaps Contribute to workforce planning in collaboration with regional and BC leadership Participate in mentoring, coaching, and career development of technical practitioners Identify and develop high‑potential technical talent Engage with academic and industry networks to support the talent pipeline Key Performance Indicators Improvement in technical quality, consistency, and reduction of rework Contribution to successful project outcomes and strategic pursuits Adoption of innovation, digital tools, and standardised practices Strength and engagement of the technical community Effective integration of technical excellence into project delivery performance Reporting and Utilisation Reports to the Project Delivery Business Leader (PDBL) Works in close collaboration with RDLs, Delivery Directors for Digital Practice, Global Delivery Centers, Project Management, and Project Controls and BC Leaders Typical Allocation ~40% technical leadership responsibilities ~35% involvement in technically complex projects/programs Typical Activities and Practices Provide technical leadership on major projects and key pursuits Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and design oversight Ensure technical standards, guidelines, and tools are accessible and applied Support QA/QC practices and continuous improvement initiatives Collaboration with Delivery Leadership (Continued) Support identification and intervention strategies for underperforming or high‑risk projects Contribute to regional resource and capability planning discussions Align technical priorities with delivery and operational needs across the project portfolio Community Leadership and Capability Building Lead engagement across the discipline to support knowledge sharing, training, and development Support implementation of discipline strategy and continuous improvement initiatives Collaboration and Integration Support effective deployment of technical resources across regions Facilitate integration of specialised and global capabilities where relevant Innovation and Knowledge Management Promote innovation, lessons learned, and IP capture initiatives Support adoption of digital tools and improved delivery practices Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline Typically 15+ years of relevant experience Recognised technical expertise within an infrastructure discipline (Roadways) Proven experience in complex project delivery and technical leadership Demonstrated ability to lead across regions and influence without direct authority Position will primarily work in an office setting. Occasional business travel will be required. 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. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. 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 | AB | Edmonton Other Locations: Canada | BC | Vancouver Organization: BC-1158 Transpt-CA British Columbia Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr