Job Description

Background:
We have several small but well-established survey teams across the northwest with staff located in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, New Hazelton, and Smithers. Though they often work together to take advantage of specific skill sets and to deliver projects, historically the teams have operated independently. However, with the many opportunities due to economic growth in Northwest BC being driven by LNG Canada, the Port of Prince Rupert, mining, and other resource and industrial projects, we are looking to create a cohesive team that will operate across the region. This will allow us to proactively respond to survey requests from Haida Gwaii west to Burns Lake and north to the Yukon and Alaska borders.

This role will bring the community-based teams together to lead them with an eye to maintain our technical excellence, develop new talent, and grow the business in Northwest BC. The successful candidate will utilize McElhanney talent and resources wherever they are located with a focus on delivering a variety of existing technical services to each project. They will also seek to integrate new services offerings that enhance our reputation, add value to the client, and result in increased profitability; and will maintain relationships with satisfied, long-standing clients in the region.

The Opportunity:
McElhanney has a new and exciting opportunity for an inspirational and business-minded leader to become the Division Manager of a Regional Survey division in Northwest BC. We are seeking an individual to lead a team of skilled professional and technical staff in a variety of survey projects across several communities. Currently our team consists of 6 people in Terrace, 4 people in Prince Rupert, and 5 people in Kitimat: for a team of 15 people. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter with excellent technical proficiency, supervisory and communication skills, business development, project management and client management capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with the Branch Managers in supporting branch strategic plans and financial success.

We are seeking a true team player, who can act as the 'team captain' to provide support and collaboration to our senior leadership team. In this role, you will provide direct technical oversight to your team, while working to ensure project requirements and branch goals are successfully met. You will continue to cultivate an environment that is set for long term success and foster an engaged culture with strong technical abilities.

Live and work in either city!
This role provides the unique opportunity for an individual to lead our survey teams in any one of our 4 branch offices: Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, or Smithers. Live and work in either city, or somewhere in between and explore the amenities, the Northwestern BC lifestyle has to offer.

Terrace: With deep roots in the community, our Terrace office has been proud to service local and regional clients with a full range of engineering services for over 50 years. Terrace is recognized as the service, educational, medical, recreational, and transportation hub of the region. Terrace offers affordable housing, world class ski resorts, fishing, and other recreation available during all four seasons. Sounds like the city for you? Click the link to learn more about what Terrace has to offer -

Kitimat: The town of Kitimat offers a small town, tight-knit community feel with affordable housing, local schools, and no traffic. Hike, fish, ski, golf, canoe, camp, mountain bike, sled, trail run or hunt - this town offers it all! With the announced , the largest privately-funded project in Canadian history, we anticipate a busy time ahead of us here at McElhanney. Learn about all that Kitimat has to offer at our Kitimat Careers Landing page:

Prince Rupert: Prince Rupert is one of the potential "red-hot" economic areas in the province that is in the midst of unprecedented industrial growth opportunities. It boasts opportunities for amazing outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, deep powder skiing, and golfing, while having a unique history and culture. Check out .

Smithers: Situated in the mountains along the Yellowhead Highway, Smithers is an outdoor recreation enthusiast's dream community. It boasts world class skiing (downhill, cross country, and backcountry), mountain biking and hiking combined with small town accessibility and ski resort charm. Interested to know more about life in Smithers? Watch this video

What You'll Be Doing:
As a seasoned professional, the Regional Division Manager will work closely with and report directly to one of the Branch Managers in Kitimat, Terrace, or Prince Rupert to achieve operational excellence, collaboration and resource sharing across the region and company. The selected candidate in this role will have a keen eye in managing business operations, performance, utilization, and dedication to growing a technically sound team.
The successful candidate can rely on very capable and established operational and support teams in growing a strong cohesive team that incorporates and prioritizes our shared commitments to safety, project management excellence, and client satisfaction. To be successful in this role, you will continually research creative ways to advance our technical service offerings.

Who You Are: a Strategist, a Developer, and a Leader

• Nurture existing and develop new strategic relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners.
• Assist Branch Managers in branch operations including management of business development, workload, staffing, equipment, safety, quality, and financial outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders including clients, technical service groups, key client managers, and market sector leaders.
• Assist Branch Managers in development and execution of branch strategic plans and budgets.
• Manage the workload of your team to meet project requirements as well as branch goals.
• Supervise and mentor staff to assist with professional development and foster an engaged culture with strong technical capabilities.
• Coordinate CAD, calculations, crown land referrals and the equipment needs of the branches and projects.
• Represent McElhanney to the external environment including clients, businesses, and professional associations, and local communities to enhance McElhanney's positive public profile.

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of related progressive work experience.
• The ability to lead, develop, and motivate a high performing team and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize, and delegate responsibilities, to produce high-level results.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and desire to work in an engaging team environment.
• Proven track record of business development and fostering long-term client relationships particularly entering new markets, gaining new clients, and/or providing new services.
• Exceptional project management experience with demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience in applying new technologies and/or process development and documentation is an asset.
• A land surveyor commission from any jurisdiction is an asset.

This role is designated as a position.

What Can We Offer You:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth including access to courses on our Learning Hub, paid professional development, mentorship program, and encouragement to join internal committees such as, Young Professional, Women at McElhanney, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, and technical service groups.

Application Instructions:
Please include the following in your application: * An updated resume that is relevant to the position

• A cover letter that includes:

• What relevant experience do you have?
• How would you align your efforts to achieve McElhanney's goals for this role?

About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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This is a full-time position