Operations Leader – Edmonton

The Opportunity: As the Edmonton Engineering branch continues to advance its growth and diversification strategy, we have a leadership opportunity for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and business-minded leader to provide strategic direction and lead its people, operations, financial performance, client relationships, and business development.

We are seeking a seasoned leader with a proven track record of leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and building strong relationships within Edmonton, Central and Northern Alberta, and the surrounding markets. The successful candidate is motivated by the opportunity to work with regional and company leaders to strengthen existing client relationships, develop new opportunities, expand service offerings, and support sustainable growth of one of the largest employee-owned engineering consulting companies in Western Canada.

McElhanney's Edmonton Engineering branch is a well-established, multidisciplinary operation comprising more than 80 professionals who serve public and private sector clients throughout Edmonton, the surrounding region, and across Alberta. The branch brings together expertise in municipal and transportation engineering, water resources, civil, land development, bridges and structures, electrical and mechanical engineering, landscape architecture, environmental services, materials testing, and construction services.

As Operations Leader, you will lead a team of consulting professionals in an established and evolving market while identifying opportunities to expand service offerings, client relationships, and geographic reach. You will execute strategic objectives and deliver results across McElhanney's four cornerstones: People & Communities, Clients & Partners, Processes & Technology, and Financial. You will cultivate a positive and accountable work culture, champion safety and quality, and serve as a catalyst for excellence within the branch, region, and McElhanney.

Central to your success will be your ability to champion a unified, One McElhanney mindset. You will work with the Regional Vice President, regional leaders, and teams across the company to foster collaboration, share expertise and resources, connect opportunities across service lines, and achieve the best outcomes for our people, clients, communities, and employee-owned company.

What You’ll Do:

• Working closely with the Regional Vice President and the Prairies North Regional Leadership Team, you will shape and lead the Edmonton Engineering branch strategy, strengthen relationships with clients and communities, and pursue sustainable growth across Alberta and Western Canada.
• Set the strategic direction for the Edmonton Engineering branch in alignment with regional and corporate priorities.
• Collaborate with the RVP, Regional Leadership Team, and leaders across McElhanney to develop and execute strategies that support sustainable growth.
• Identify emerging business opportunities, service gaps, and areas where McElhanney can broaden its impact.
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients while developing new relationships and expanding McElhanney's presence in priority markets.
• Build, lead, and support an engaged, inclusive, accountable, and high-performing branch culture.
• Lead the branch’s operational and financial performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and established key performance indicators.

What You’ll Bring:

• Professional accreditation in a technical field relevant to McElhanney's business, with eligibility for registration in Alberta where applicable.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, environmental consulting, or a related professional services environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with accountability for people, financial outcomes, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of Edmonton and the surrounding regional market, including municipal infrastructure, transportation, land development, and other public- and private-sector opportunities relevant to the branch.
• A collaborative, enterprise-wide perspective, with the ability to connect clients and opportunities with expertise across McElhanney's disciplines, branches, and regions.

What We Offer:

• The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000 per annum along with the opportunity to participate in our generous Performance Bonus Plan and to become a shareholder in our proud employee-owned company.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth.

Note to Candidates: The schedule is suggested, tentative and subject to change, and will be reasonably flexible to accommodate what works best for the short‑listed candidates and the hiring committee.