Job Description

Canada Water Business Group Utility Management Services Business Class Lead

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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?



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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 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. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.


HDR has an excellent opportunity for a Canada Water Business Group Utility Management Services (UMS) Business Class Lead. In this position, you will serve as a seller-doer to grow the UMS business class by leading pursuits, managing staff, and managing projects.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR's Canada UMS Business Class Lead will provide leadership to develop, coordinate, monitor, and improve technical services for municipal water and wastewater utility support services, particularly utility planning, asset management, finance, regulatory support, and operations consulting. The Canada UMS Business Class Lead will lead the growth and further develop and manage UMS projects that may include condition assessment and rehabilitation of water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, utility management/asset management, business process assessments, strategic planning, capital planning & rate studies, operations optimization, regulatory support, system conveyance, master planning, technology selection/on-boarding, data management/ visualization, or pursuit of funding/financing

Identify project opportunities, lead client development and pursuits to win work of key projects in the UMS business sector and assist with others as directed. Pursue UMS project opportunities across business groups, business classes and market sectors. Develop and implement strategies, with the collaboration from local, regional and national support, for the marketing and delivery of UMS services. Manage and execute project delivery for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater utility projects as a Seller/Doer. Perform Project Management duties and be responsible for project financials and the project team. Develop, mentor and manage staff in the UMS business class Active engagement in selected professional conferences and industry associations with presentations, committee assignments and leadership positions. Manage and develop multidiscipline teams Work collaboratively with other Business Class Leads and Market Sector Leads within the water business group Commit to quality, improvement and HDR values Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What 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 us 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.


At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.



In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.



HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

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Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Other Locations

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Canada-Ontario-Ottawa, Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry

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Water

Schedule

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Full-time

Employee Status

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Regular

BusinessClass

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Utility Management Services

Job Posting

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Nov 17, 2025