Eastern Canada Remediation Section Lead

Eastern Canada Remediation Section 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 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.

In the role of Eastern Canada Remediation Section Lead , we'll count on you to:

• Manage a remediation team in the Area Waste Sector including engineers, scientists, geologists, and hydrogeologists
• Support senior leadership in setting vision for the Area RBG Sectors and other business groups and direction for implementation of HDR’s goal to expand and provide services associated with site investigation and remediation in Eastern Canada
• Monitor the group’s key performance indicators and implement any necessary actions for improvement
• Drive the identification and pursuit of new opportunities to grow the site investigation and remediation business
• Lead and manage client relationships and be involved with marketing, business development, and contract negotiations
• Perform project management responsibilities for multiple, concurrent remediation projects, including preparing and managing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and issue resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or closely related field
• Professional engineering (P. Eng) or Professional Geologist (P. Geo) license
• A minimum of 15 years of environmental remediation project management experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing remediation staff
• Must have the ability to identify and write technical proposals for complex remediation investigations, feasibility studies, and/or remedial designs
• Must have experience managing large remediation projects in the Eastern Canada
• Must have the ability to interact with various investigation and design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills; and

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Burlington: $164,000 - $199,000

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

Canada-Ontario-Burlington

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Site Investigation and Remediation

Job Posting

Jul 22, 2026