Find work in Canada.

317,640 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 8 mins ago
EE
Project Manager
Exco Energy
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…engagement through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery. This role requires strong leadership in a regulated environment, with a focus on quality assurance, schedule…
Added 8 mins ago
S
Engineering Manager – ContentIQ
symplistic.ai
Woodbridge, ON
- Internship
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the continued development and delivery of ContentIQ. This is a technical leadership role for someone who can lead engineers while remaining…
Added 9 mins ago
V
Scrum Master (Agile Lead)
Vosker
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As a Scrum Master (Agile Lead),you will be responsible for maximizing the value delivered by a delivery team, continuously improving processes, and fostering a high-performing,…
Added 23 mins ago
PM
Material Handler
Prairie Machine
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
Prairie Machine is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of heavy-duty equipment and technical solutions for the heavy industrial and mining industries. We are looking for people…
Added 23 mins ago
AI
Technical Project Manager - DevOps
Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Technology and Transformation Strategy team is looking for two experienced Project Managers to lead complex initiatives in the DevOps space. Each successful candidate will coordinate…
Added 23 mins ago
CO
Application & Integration Technical Analyst
City of Saint John
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the designated IT Manager, the Application and Integration Technical Analyst is a technical lead responsible for system architecture, data strategy, and integration…
Added 54 mins ago
LC
Game Programming Instructor – C++ / C# (Sessional Faculty)
LaSalle College Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…design, and problem-solving fundamentals, and can communicate technical concepts clearly to learners at the beginning of their programming journey. They are comfortable teaching students…
Added 54 mins ago
M
Senior Advisor, Agreements
Metrolinx
Canada
- Full-time
…matter expertise in developing agreements to support Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) in delivering the GO Expansion program as part of the Capital Projects Group (CPG). This role will lead…
Added 1 hour ago
N
Vice President, Human Resources
Napoleon
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
Lead enterprise workforce planning to ensure organizational capability supports future business needs.
Added 1 hour ago
W
AI Lead Solutions Architect
Workana
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
Our client is a premier global financial institution committed to driving innovation and technical excellence across its core banking and digital services. They are looking for an…
Added 1 hour ago
W
AI Lead Solutions Architect
Workana
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
Our client is a premier global financial institution committed to driving innovation and technical excellence across its core banking and digital services. They are looking for an…
Added 1 hour ago
W
AI Lead Solutions Architect
Workana
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
Our client is a premier global financial institution committed to driving innovation and technical excellence across its core banking and digital services. They are looking for an…
Added 1 hour ago
W
AI Lead Solutions Architect
Workana
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
Our client is a premier global financial institution committed to driving innovation and technical excellence across its core banking and digital services. They are looking for an…
Added 1 hour ago
W
AI Lead Solutions Architect
Workana
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
Our client is a premier global financial institution committed to driving innovation and technical excellence across its core banking and digital services. They are looking for an…
Added 2 hours ago
N
IT Service Delivery Lead
NUMENTIS
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
The IT Service Delivery Lead is responsible for the quality, consistency, and responsiveness of the service our clients receive. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will set service…
Added 3 hours ago
EC
Application Specialist, Federal Sector Services
Esri Canada
Kingston, ON
- $86,900 to $103,200 CAD / year
- Full-time
Manage assigned technical activities for small to medium professional services engagements, delivering solutions that align with defined scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
Added 4 hours ago
FS
Signal Integrity and Power Integrity Designer
Fidus Systems
Canada
- Full-time
…of high-speed electronic systems designed by Fidus. You will lead and support SI/PI analysis from early architecture through final validation, working closely with hardware designers, PCB…
Added 4 hours ago
J
2627-197 - Learning Commons Assistant – Test Centre Administrator (TS8) - Strait Area Campus
Jobbe
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Full-time
Reporting on-campus to the Manager of Student Supports, and functionally to the Manager of Libraries and Learning Commons, you will support the delivery of services by:
Added 4 hours ago
J
Manager, Corporate Strategic Project Delivery
Jobbe
St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
As a key member of the NL Liquor Corporation, reporting to the Director of IT, you will be the Technology Lead responsible for the successful planning, execution, management, change control…
Added 5 hours ago
BC
Registered Nurse - CCU
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
At BCHS, we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, we serve with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment…
Added 6 hours ago
EF
Project Manager, Construction/Design – Kitchener
Entrepot Frigorifique Conestoga (Quebec Ltee)
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
…on-time and on-budget, identify and mitigate project risks, and delivery of project outcomes according to…
Added 6 hours ago
EC
Industrial Technical Representative
Eaton Corporation
Delta, BC · Kamloops, BC · Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking an Industrial Technical Representative to join our team. This position can be based at our Delta BC, Kamloops BC or Kelowna, BC facility and…
Added 7 hours ago
AG
Senior Operations Technology Specialist
Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project
BC
- Other
…implementation, adoption, performance measurement, and sustained value…
Added 7 hours ago
T
Senior Project Manager
Tadpool
Montreal, QC · Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Oversee construction, redevelopment, and major repair projects from planning to delivery.
Added 8 hours ago
PC
Deals Real Assets, Data Engineering & Digital Solutions, Senior Associate
PwC Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Real Assets team advises governments and businesses in the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital projects and programs. As part of our team, you'll leverage your technical…

Closed listing

HDR

Civic Principal

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

This opening has closed.

The original listing is kept below for reference.

Find open jobs More jobs with this employer

About employer

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Mar 31, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Similar jobs hiring now

Added 2 days ago
Civic Principal
HDR · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Added 17 days ago
Associate Principal, Interiors
HDR · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Added 17 days ago
Analytics Engineering - Principal - Toronto
Teragonia · Remote, Canada
Added 18 days ago
Principal Laboratory Planner
HDR · Vancouver, BC, Canada

Search current openings

Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

HDR is seeking a strategic and client-focused Civic + Community Principal to establish and grow our Civic practice across Vancouver and British Columbia. Reporting to the Regional Civic Director, Western Canada Architecture, this leadership role is central to our strategy of diversifying and growing HDR's Western Canada practice into municipal, regional district, public safety, Indigenous-led and community-focused sectors, while building enduring relationships with key public-sector clients and industry partners.
The successful candidate, in partnership with the Western Canada Civic Director, will provide strategic market leadership, drive business development and client engagement initiatives, lead major pursuits and civic project delivery efforts, and mentor the next generation of civic leaders in Western Canada. This individual will serve as a visible ambassador, for HDR across the Western Canada civic marketplace and play a critical role in shaping the long-term growth strategy of the Civic + Community practice across the region, including collaboration with our Calgary studio on Alberta opportunities.
The Civic + Community Principal will collaborate closely with architecture, engineering, planning, and leaders across HDR to deliver integrated solutions that help communities thrive, and will uphold HDR's standards for project excellence, consistency and design quality on every commission.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Establish and execute the vision, strategy, and growth objectives for HDR's Civic + Community practice across BC and Alberta.
- Lead efforts to achieve annual business performance goals, including net fee bookings, revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
- Identify emerging opportunities within municipal, provincial, developer, justice, public and community project typologies.
- Position HDR as a leading civic and community design and consulting partner throughout Western Canda.
- Represent HDR through leadership roles in professional organizations, industry associations, conferences, and community engagement initiatives.

Client Development and Market Growth
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key public-sector clients, elected officials, agency leaders, and industry partners.
- Lead strategic client account planning, capture planning, and pursuit efforts for major civic opportunities.
- Direct proposal development, interview preparation, and pursuit strategies for high-profile projects.
- Collaborate with local, regional, and national leadership to identify and secure transformational project opportunities.
- Expand HDR's visibility and reputation across the Western Canda civic marketplace through thought leadership and community engagement.
- Maintain a strong network of consultants, contractors, developers, and industry stakeholders to support market intelligence and strategic growth.

Project Leadership and Delivery
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge, Executive Sponsor, Project Director, or similar leadership role on key civic projects.
- Provide executive oversight for project performance, quality, client satisfaction, risk management, and financial results.
- Support project teams in contract negotiations, project planning, staffing, and delivery strategies.
- Ensure project execution aligns with HDR's standards for design excellence, innovation, quality, and operational performance.
- Promote collaboration across disciplines to deliver comprehensive solutions that address clients' evolving needs.

Team Leadership and Practice Development
- Mentor and develop Civic practice leaders and emerging professionals throughout Western Canada.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and client service excellence.
- Support recruiting, retention, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
- Collaborate with regional and national Civic leadership on practice advancement strategies and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Contribute to or lead interview strategies and implementation.
- Interface with clients proactively, by engaging them regularly through multiple channels.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to Civic/Community staff and project teams.
- Champion HDR's design excellence, sustainability, resilience, and community-focused design initiatives.

Business Operations
- Lead business planning, forecasting, resource management, and strategic investment decisions for the Civic sector.
- Participate in Go/No-Go evaluations, risk management reviews, fee approvals, contract negotiations, and major pursuit decisions.
- Support CRM management, pipeline development, and strategic opportunity tracking.
- Coordinate with regional and national leadership to achieve long-term business objectives.
- Travel throughout BC and Alberta, occasionally across North America.

Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of winning and delivering significant civic, justice, public safety, municipal, province, or community-focused projects.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and market growth.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex project pursuits.
- Strong understanding of British Columbia public-sector procurement processes and project delivery methods.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Established relationships with Vancouver developers, public-sector agencies, as well as municipal, regional and provincial clients and institutions.
- Experience serving as Principal-in-Charge or similar on large-scale civic and community projects.
- Active participation in AIBC, UDI, ULI or similar professional organizations and Indigenous partnership networks.
- Strong understanding of regional and provincial sustainability, resilience, and public infrastructure initiatives.

About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead the growth and strategic direction of HDR’s Civic + Community practice across British Columbia and Alberta, developing public-sector relationships and pursuing major civic opportunities. Provide executive oversight for key projects, business performance, and team development while promoting design quality, collaboration, and community-focused solutions.

Requirements

The role calls for a proven record of winning and delivering significant civic, justice, public safety, municipal, or community projects, along with success in business development and complex multidisciplinary pursuits. Candidates should understand British Columbia public-sector procurement, have established regional client and industry relationships, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and sustainability knowledge.

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Business Development
Market Growth
Public-Sector Procurement
Pursuit Strategy
Proposal Development
Project Leadership
Project Delivery
Financial Management
Risk Management
Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
Mentoring
Business Planning
Design Excellence
Sustainability

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Civic Architecture
Community Design
Public-Sector Clients
Municipal Projects
Public Safety
Justice Projects
Indigenous Partnerships
Business Development
Client Account Planning
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Pursuit Strategy
Project Delivery
Principal-in-Charge
Executive Sponsorship
Project Performance
Risk Management
Financial Results
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Design Excellence
Sustainability
Resilience
Business Planning
Resource Management
CRM Management
Public-Sector Procurement
Community Engagement
Workforce Development
Contract Negotiations

Report this job