Division Manager Planning - Surrey, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 1,400 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.

The Opportunity:

As a professional and a technical expert, you will lead a team of skilled professional and technical staff in a variety of planning projects.

As an innovative leader, you are a proficient self-starter with a keen skill for business development, extensive market relationships and client management capabilities.

As a people leader, you are driven by seeing your team succeed by supporting their technical and professional development.

While working collaboratively with other McElhanney branches in a strong team environment, the Division Manager will also be responsible for contributing to branch and regional strategic planning, controlling division budgets and scopes, as well as development of new and existing business, marketing of the branch's services, and liaising with clients on project matters.

Application Deadline:
February 9, 2024, 8:59pm PT

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead the planning practice in the region and coordinate with planning teams in other branches to ensure excellent project delivery
Lead business development opportunities with new, existing, and key clients
Actively develop strategic partnerships with clients, project stakeholders, various levels of government and subconsultants
Contribute to the branch budget development and achieve financial KPI's and targets
Supervise and mentor junior planning staff to assist with professional development and foster an engaged culture with strong technical capabilities
Conduct performance management and facilitate the development of employee learning plans. Establish effective talent acquisition and retention plan
Represent McElhanney to the external environment including clients, businesses, and professional associations to enhance McElhanney's positive public profile
Nurture existing and develop new strategic relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners
Ensure the division has the right people, in the right positions, doing the right things; aligned perfectly to fulfill our company purpose:

ACE:
Amaze our clients, Care for our communities, Empower our people

What You'll Bring:

10+ years community planning experience, preferably with a background in consulting
Master's Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven excellence in creative problem solving and solution implementation
Ability to prepare and execute Communications and Public Engagement strategies
Ability to plan and manage multidisciplinary teams across branches and regions
An indepth understanding of provincial planning legislation, particularly the Local Government Act and Community Charter, and a willingness to learn surrounding local government policies and bylaw requirements
The ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team and work well in a team environment
Effective time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, challenging environment
Demonstrated success in business development and fostering longterm client relationships

In addition to a competitive total compensation, we also offer:

Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
Maternity leave topup 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 familylike culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employeeowned firm
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: