Waste Business Development Lead, Canada

Waste Business Development Lead, Canada

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

The Canada Waste Business Development Lead will support the development and implementation of Solid Waste business strategies in the region in collaboration with the Waste Business Development Director, the Solid Waste Planning Practice leadership and other technical Business Class Directors and Practice Leaders, business development and operational leadership. Reporting to the Waste Business Development Director, and in close coordination with your Area Sector Lead and Global Waste Leaders to advance the waste program. Initiate and support frequent and regular communication across the region on waste leadership, technical development, technologies, regulatory and policy compliance, implementation of strategic plans and delivery of key waste projects. This leader will support and collaborate across the region and business service lines to advance a variety of strategies intended to support and grow the waste market sector.

In the role of Waste Business Development Lead, Canada, we'll count on you to:

Participate in Waste Sector strategic and tactical planning activities, and the development of strategic positioning with individual areas in the region.

Identify and assess regional marketplace opportunities, gage HDR prospects, and development of prioritized client targets.

Leverage industry contacts to relationships with HDR waste staff including planning staff and clients in key locations in the region.

Support, lead, and/or participate in direct project pursuits in the region including targeted client relationship development and premarketing, preparation of qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work, project budgets and contract negotiations.

Coordinate with local, regional and national sustainability leadership in the preparation of project proposal support and budgets for planning projects.

Participate in local and regional project pursuits with waste planning activities including preparation of statement of qualifications, technical approaches, proposal and interviews.

When appropriate, perform quality control reviews of project deliverables within the region.

Collaborate with local and regional leadership to train and mentor planning personnel in the region.

Direct billable work on waste projects.

Participate on project teams in Project Manager role for Solid Waste Planning project work.

Participate in the interviewing and selection of waste staff in the region and other areas. Identify key talent in the waste market and assist with recruitment of identified talent including key staff retention.

Perform other duties as required to support the Sector and Solid Waste Planning Practice.

Leverage existing HDR resources to provide full cross sector and multi business class collaboration for targeted clients.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience

Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight

Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services

Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others

Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners

Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies

Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person

Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets

Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry

Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto, ON: $171,000 - $221,000

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location:

Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry:

Waste

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Waste Services

Job Posting:

Jun 25, 2026