Stantec

Regional Business Development Lead - Forestry

Stantec$111K — $167K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in pulp and paper, bio-forestry sectors, or related fields.
  • Proven business development skills in the forest products industry.
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes related to pulp, paper, and tissue.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in team engagement and motivation.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Robust industry network and client relationship management experience.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth and sales in the designated region.
  • Collaborate with operations and account teams to meet operational performance metrics.
  • Develop and execute region-specific business strategies.
  • Lead and coordinate business development efforts for securing contracts.
  • Facilitate partnerships across various practice groups.
  • Maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders to increase visibility and influence.
  • Conduct client surveys to gather feedback and improve service delivery.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness programs and health care spending accounts.
  • Group retirement savings and employee stock purchase programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are looking for a forest products regional business development lead to join our growing and expanding team! The ideal candidate will have experience in pulp and paper, paper, tissue manufacturing processes and/or other related bio-forestry sectors and have proven business development skills applicable to these sectors. Proven technical experience in these sectors would also be an asset.

The regional business development leader supports and drives top line development across targeted geographies alongside account managers, project delivery teams, and leadership. They are "seller-doers" who are accountable for developing and meeting top line goals and targets. They serve as regional leaders to drive and promote sales collaboration, and bring a wider sector focus to local, regional, national and global clients while serving as advisors and strategic partners with leaders.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with an in-depth knowledge of Forestry (i.e. pulp & paper, packaging, tissue, building products) and Thermal Generation (i.e. Biomass) Sectors to drive business development.

This position is for Western Canada but will be considered in any North American location with a Stantec presence.

Your Key Responsibilities

Primary:
  • Sustaining and growing sector revenue and sales within the region working collaboratively with operations, account teams, and project teams to achieve defined operational performance metrics.
  • Contributing to the development and execution of the sector's business strategy for the with accountability for region-specific strategies and priorities.
  • Supporting local business development pursuits and coordinating a core team of professionals to achieve business development and financial goals.
  • Collaborate with counterparts to leverage client and sector information as well as expertise across Stantec.
  • Facilitate partnerships across practice groups.

Marketing and Business Development:
  • Working collaboratively, support and drive regional business development pursuits including strategic proposal development for the sector and coordinating a core group of professionals to achieve business development and financial goals.
  • Serve as a seller-doer generating work and working with clients to create long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec.
  • Leading and coordinating business development efforts, including market research, client relationships, developing leads, and securing contracts.
  • Developing and maintaining industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/ teaming partners, and potential recruits.
  • Coordinate and monitor regional network touch points for key clients for each relationship level.
  • Champion and conduct client surveys to capture accurate feedback and develop action plans to share the positive results and take advantage of the opportunities for improvement across the Business Line.

People Management:
  • Coach, mentor, and develop a team of professionals dedicated to growing our Heavy Industrial Process business and further developing Stantec's profile in the marketplace.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Technical experience in in pulp and paper, paper, tissue manufacturing processes and/or other related bio-forestry sectors.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to engage, connect and motivate others as well as empower, mentor, teach, and promote others.
  • Project delivery experience working with a diverse and distributed staff and client base.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Strong network with industry.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% and work outside normal hours of operation.
  • Valid Canadian driver's license.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: BC-1182 E&R-CA Pacific
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 06/04/2026 05:04:23
Req ID: 1005214

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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