Environmental Department Head – Vancouver, BC

I’m partnering with a well-established employee-owned engineering consulting firm that is looking to bring on a senior environmental leader to help drive the continued growth of their Vancouver operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical environmental consulting work with leadership, mentoring, client development, and strategic planning. The Vancouver environmental group is in a strong growth phase, offering the successful individual the opportunity to have a genuine impact on team development, market presence, and long-term business direction.

You would be joining a multidisciplinary organization with strong technical resources across Canada, while still having the autonomy to help shape and expand the local environmental practice.

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead a growing environmental team consisting of engineers, scientists, and technical professionals while overseeing a broad portfolio of environmental projects across a range of industries.

This is a visible leadership role that combines operational management, project oversight, staff development, and business development responsibilities.

Areas of project involvement may include:

• Environmental site assessments
• Remediation and risk management projects
• Hydrogeology and groundwater investigations
• Waste management and landfill-related projects
• Hazardous materials and demolition assessments
• Emergency environmental response
• Geothermal and environmental infrastructure initiatives
• Regulatory compliance and environmental permitting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the environmental group in Vancouver
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate staff
• Oversee project execution, quality management, and client satisfaction
• Assist with strategic growth initiatives and business planning
• Lead proposals, client engagement, and business development activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across multiple sectors
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery
• Support hiring initiatives and long-term team growth
• Monitor operational and financial performance metrics for the department
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture

What They’re Looking For

• Degree in Environmental, Civil, Geological Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) with EGBC or eligibility to register
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Previous leadership or people management experience
• Strong project delivery and client management capabilities
• Experience with proposals, business development, and team growth
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in building a practice
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• CSAP designation considered an asset

Compensation & Perks

• Compensation range approximately $150K–$180K depending on experience
• Competitive overall compensation and benefits package
• Employee-owned organization
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Strong opportunity for career progression and leadership growth
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in discussing further, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.