Western Solid Waste Lead

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We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

The Waste Sector in HDR is experiencing significant growth and opportunities in both the planning and facilities engineering space throughout North America. HDR provides solid waste consulting services across Canada, with a majority of this work in Ontario. However, we also have a strong history of providing value-added and niche services to select clients across Canada. An exciting career opportunity is now available to lead and manage solid waste projects in Western Canada.

Our Waste Sector team is working towards further enhancing our services offered such as circular economy, solid waste management planning, facilities design, strategic communication, public education, advisory services, organics, extended producer responsibility, and zero waste planning. HDR has been providing these services to clients throughout North America with several new opportunities in front of us. We could be, and should be doing more, and we expect that the right person in this role will enhance and grow our service offerings

Primary Responsibilities:

The candidate must have a strong background in solid waste services pertaining to the waste market sector. The position will involve working closely with HDR Resources and Waste Sector leadership to drive program development in Western Canada. Provide HDR with senior consulting and project management leadership in the Waste Sector, managing both planning and engineering related projects and developing client relationships.

You will report to the Canadian Solid Waste Market Sector Lead and will play a leading role in developing HDR’s Western Canadian waste presence. You are expected to establish client relationships through networking, develop leads, and be able to think strategically in future directions for both our clients and programs. It also includes identifying market changes and anticipating their impact to the business, pre-proposal visitations, and supporting proposal preparation with technical and marketing staff by providing client-centric input and feedback.

You are expected to have excellent communication skills, especially in writing as well as giving presentations. You will play a crucial role in growing a solid waste team in Western Canada.