Environmental Department Head

KGS Group is seeking an Environmental Department Head to join our team in Vancouver.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

KGS Group is seeking an Environmental Department Head in our Vancouver office.  In this role, you will have the ability to lead, develop, manage and motivate an emerging team of engineers, technicians and scientists with a focus on all aspects of environmental scopes of work for clients in various industries and markets. The successful candidate will have the freedom and flexibility to continue to grow the team based in Vancouver.  Successful candidate experience should include environmental engineering services involving, but not necessarily limited to site assessment, remediation and risk management; hydrogeology and hydrogeological engineering; emergency response; demolition and hazardous building materials assessment; solid waste management; and/or geothermal applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, manage, and motivate an emerging team of engineers, technicians and scientists with a focus on environmental work.
• Produce, supervise, and manage engineering deliverables on a variety of projects.
• Track and manage key performance metrics for the department including, but not limited to, win ratio on proposals, revenue, chargeability and client satisfaction.
• Evaluate the department needs on an ongoing basis and make recommendations for recruitment and retention and participate in recruitment opportunities as they arise.
• Participate in business development activities, including assessing Go/No-Go opportunities with the Market Lead and Regional Manager, while leading and writing proposals.
• Liaise and coordinate with other disciplines within the company to execute projects.
• Help to maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Train, coach, supervise, and mentor staff with their career growth and professional development.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Participate in and promote KGS Group’s safety-first culture.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental/Geological Engineering, or equivalent
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 15 years or more of environmental engineering experience.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in managing personnel teams.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, and ability to provide effective technical mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing/fostering existing relationships in addition to forming new ones.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage diverse workloads, potentially with conflicting deadlines or priorities.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce, review, and delegate technical reports, proposals and other forms of non-formal written communication.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and propensity for business development will be considered a strong asset for this role.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint).
• Society of Contaminated Sites Approved Professional is considered an asset but not a requirement.

What we offer?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits starting from your first day
• Paid sick time to prioritize your well-being
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Convenient free parking

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000 annually, dependent upon years of experience.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.