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Join to apply for the Western Canada Irrigation Lead role at Stantec1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Western Canada Irrigation Lead role at StantecGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, theyre facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, were helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our worlds most precious resource.Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your OpportunityAs a part of our Western Canada Irrigation team, this person will have the opportunity to work on the recently awarded Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) in Saskatchewan. Stantec (as a part of Prairie Engineering Partners) will be responsible for completing the fieldwork, planning and engineering to the next stage of project design. The right candidate will have technical skills and experience that can be applied to the delivery of water conveyance projects related to irrigation and irrigation planning for government, municipal, and private sector clients. Projects may include greenfield infrastructure, expansion/upgrades to existing systems, and rehabilitation. The successful candidate is expected to have knowledge and experience working on similar projects. As the Western Canada Irrigation Leader, your tasks will include but are not limited to, leading and undertaking engineering studies, engineering design and document preparation, and related fieldwork or investigations as required.Your Key ResponsibilitiesOverseeing the preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning, design, and other related water resources and conveyance projects.Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients or other consultants.Coordinating and attending field work or field investigations where required.Lead client management, business development and proposal preparation.Assisting in recruiting and developing the irrigation specialization across the water team.Mentoring, training and/or supervision of intermediate or junior engineers.Attending in-house and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development.Adhering to Stantecs Environmental Health and Safety protocols and processes.Travelling occasionally within Alberta and western Canada.Capabilities And CredentialsProven irrigation system planning and design experience.Experience in other related water conveyance or agriculture/agri-food projects is considered an asset.Understanding of all phases of project implementation, and strong understanding of engineering design processes.Understanding of soil water relationshipsExperienced with hydraulic analysis/modeling.Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills.Collaborative in nature, with the ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to motivate and lead others.Experience with Microsoft Office software suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is an asset.Experience with design software and tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset.Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (MikeUrban, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, XPSWMM, etc.) is an asset.Valid Class 5 Drivers License.Education And ExperienceThe successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience working on water resources or conveyance projects, with a strong emphasis on irrigation planning and design.A bachelors degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent is required.Registered as a P.Eng with APEGA in the Province of Alberta and/or with APEGS in the Province of Saskatchewan. Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.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.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 | AB | LethbridgeOrganization: BC-1101 Water-CA AlbertaEmployee Status: RegularTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 10/07/2025 09:07:41Req ID: REQ2500002ZSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesBusiness Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stantec by 2xGet notified about new Lead jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Sales and Marketing Team Lead - EdmontonEdmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$48,000.00-CA$48,000.00 3 weeks agoDual Clinic Manager - Capilano/ Belle RiveAssistant Manager - Customer Experience ManagerEdmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$21.50-CA$21.50 2 days agoEdmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$70,000.00-CA$75,000.00 1 week agoAssistant Clinic Manager - Kingsway Occupational HealthProject Management Specialist- Relocate to Saudi ArabiaEdmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$95,000.00-CA$125,000.00 3 weeks agoProject Management Consultant - Edmonton (future opportunities)Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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