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Director, Operationnal Excellence and Market Development, Mechanical, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Québec, Quebec, Canada | Montréal, Quebec, Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Do you want to transform the mechanical team in Canada and contribute to innovation on major projects? Join our team to lead standardization, operational excellence, and strategic market development.
This key role is part of creating an operational excellence group within the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) practice.

Your mission will be to:

  • Increase knowledge sharing among regional teams to strengthen collaboration and synergy.
  • Optimize our tools and processes to improve deliverable quality and reduce timelines.
  • Develop an innovation roadmap by integrating technological and BIM solutions into our practices.
  • Identify and develop discipline champions across Canada to support mentoring and technical consistency.
  • Eliminate recurring issues and time losses by simplifying processes and automating repetitive tasks.

Your role

Strategic Development and Service Offerings:

  • Define and implement strategies to grow our key markets (Transportation, Energy, Infrastructure).
  • Coordinate the preparation of major service proposals for the M&E practice across Canada.
  • Identify strategic opportunities and optimize team growth in key regions.

Standardization and Innovation:

  • Harmonize practices for the mechanical discipline across Canada (specifications, legends, calculation notes) to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Collaborate with BIM leadership for Mechanical & Electrical to integrate innovative solutions and improve design and monitoring methods.
  • Ensure technological and regulatory watch regarding code, standards, and sector innovations.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

  • Act as the lead technical expert in mechanics for large-scale projects.
  • Help improve the quality and compliance of deliverables with standards and best practices.
  • Mentor and inspire engineers and technicians.

Collaboration and Outreach:

  • Promote knowledge sharing and synergy among teams.
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis at events, conferences, and technical committees.

Operational Support:

  • Contribute to the launch of major mechanical projects.
  • Take on project management or design roles on major mandates.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-143111

Salary range

-

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Member of the provincial engineering association.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in complex mechanical projects.
  • Recognized leadership, strategic vision, and ability to influence.
  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written); French is an asset.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Discover the compensation and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive pay, meaningful recognition, and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits designed to meet your health, wellness, financial, and lifestyle needs.
Develop your potential through a wide selection of training and professional development programs to enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
Take advantage of our hybrid work culture, generous leave policies, and an environment that promotes work-life balance.
Get the recognition you deserve. Learn more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and nuclear energy services organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.
Together with our industry partners, clients, and global team of consultants, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to guiding our clients across our diverse end markets to shape a better future for our planet and its inhabitants.
Learn more.

Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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