Water Business Group Manager, Western Canada At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.HDR offers an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Western Canada Water Business Group Manager (BGM). In this role, you will expand and grow our strong water business in the regional marketplace. As part of our world‑class organization and in collaboration with our outstanding technical and business professionals, you will help shape our future strategic and geographic development.ResponsibilitiesPartner with Canada’s Managing Director and Water Business Group Directors to develop, implement and maintain effective area business group programsMonitor area business group performance indicators and implement actions and process improvements as neededFacilitate Area teamwork, communication and work‑sharing between offices, business classes, management, and staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitabilityBuild area business group capabilities through recruitment, mentoring, staff development and trainingPrepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets and monitor performance of area business group services. Lead area business group strategic plan implementation. Coordinate activities with company, regional and local managersFacilitate project management reviews and project quality control reviews in cooperation with the professional services lead and the business class leadsSupport development of strong client relationships and selectively serve as a key client managerPartner with Business Development and Market Sector leads to develop and implement strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the business group, region and companyMonitor implementation of company policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance and risk management within business group and areaParticipate in development and implementation of company vision and direction as member of the area team and business groupParticipate in business and community activities as a representative of HDRPerform other duties as neededPreferred QualificationsExperience in engineering consulting in CanadaMaintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experienceDegree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related fieldBusiness development experience in CanadaRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related fieldA minimum of 10 years experienceDemonstrated experience with leading diverse teamsCommitted to quality, improvement and HDR valuesActively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brandAbility to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managersAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a mustWhat We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC: $167,000 - $239,000.Location Primary Location: Canada‑British Columbia‑Vancouver Other Locations: Canada‑Alberta‑CalgarySchedule Full‑timeEmployment Status RegularBusiness Class Marketing and AdminJob Posting Dec 12, 2025At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr