Director Of Transportation Planning & Engineering

At CBCL Limited, we are a dynamic, innovative, and growing engineering and environmental consulting firm with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions. We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Director of Transportation Planning and Engineering to spearhead the growth of our Transportation team. Depending on the preference of the successful candidate, this position can be based in either our Halifax, Nova Scotia or our Ottawa, Ontario office.

In this role, you will lead the strategic expansion of our Transportation team across Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and international markets. By leveraging your expertise, you will drive innovation, implement forward-thinking transportation solutions, and identify opportunities to grow our client base. Collaborating with the VP of Infrastructure, Managers, and Transportation Group Leads, you will develop strategic initiatives that establish CBCL as an industry leader.

As a mentor and leader, you will inspire a talented team while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. You’ll also contribute to delivering impactful projects that shape the future of transportation infrastructure in the areas we service.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute business development strategies to elevate our Transportation practice, while building and maintaining a network of clients, prospects, and strategic partners;
• Oversee and lead large, complex transportation projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes, on-time delivery, and the achievement of profitability goals;
• Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of your team, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture;
• Conduct market analyses to identify emerging opportunities and guide entry into new transportation markets, aligning with strategic business planning;
• Oversee the preparation of proposals, RFP responses, and project reviews to meet financial and operational targets; and
• Partner with internal departments to ensure integrated and innovative project delivery, upholding CBCL’s high standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a degree in Transportation Planning is required;
• 15 years’ related experience in transportation engineering, planning, leadership, business development, project management, and financial management;
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in managing, mentoring, and developing teams;
• Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale transportation projects and strengthening relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors; and
• Superior communication skills to engage with stakeholders, prepare influential proposals, and represent the organization effectively.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidy
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance, including hybrid options;
• Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposureto a variety of projects;
• Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessibleand central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa;
• Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Transportation, Infrastructure , Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its twelve offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please let us know by emailing hr@cbcl.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.