Practice Leader - Water Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
4466
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Req #
2026-4466
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Job Location
Calgary, AB T0L 0X0, Canada
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Job Category
Industrial Water
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Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a leading mining or industrial water practitioner to join and build our business in Calgary, Alberta. This position is ideal for a highly experienced, talented individual who thrives on innovation, values technical and service excellence, and is passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative culture. We are seeking a leader who is eager to win and deliver cutting-edge and challenging projects, with deep expertise in industrial water management.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Business development, including securing new clients, fostering long-term client relationships, leading proposal preparation, and developing and executing a strategic business development plan.
- Leading meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders to drive project success.
- Establishing, supporting and developing a new office in the Calgary area.
- Project management, including planning and executing projects, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and driving profitability.
- Mentoring and leadership of senior, mid-career, and junior staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Managing work to meet contract schedules, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and high standards of care.
- Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals that reflect innovation and technical excellence.
- Occasional fieldwork as required by the Company.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or environmental engineering, or a related field of study (required)
- Advanced degree in a related field of study (desirable but not essential)
- Professional registration e.g. P.Eng (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant consulting or client-side experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Strong expertise in water process engineering for the industrial sector (required)
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
- Demonstrated success in client development and management. (required)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed. (required)
- Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Additional Information
Who We Are
Change the world with us
At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.
Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.
Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.
Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.
A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture
Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.
Learn. Develop. Grow.
There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.
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