Market Sector Vice President, Cities & Communities
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity:
As McElhanney advances our Strategy 2030, we are excited to continue building our leadership team with a strong market focus. With two Market Sector Vice Presidents already in place for Energy & Resources and Transportation & Transit, we are now recruiting for our third and final Market Sector Vice President role for Cities & Communities.
Reporting to our Executive Vice President, the Market Sector Vice President – Cities & Communities, will lead the strategic direction, growth, and performance of this market across Western Canada. This is a unique opportunity to lead and elevate how McElhanney delivers integrated, people-centered solutions to the communities we serve.
The successful candidate would be based out of any of our 30+ locations across Western Canada with the ability for frequent travel across our offices as needed.
Recognized as Canada’s Best Managed Companies for nine consecutive years and counting, who we are, and how we act matters to us. We know that women are under-represented in the engineering profession, and we are committed to ensuring McElhanney recognizes the contribution women can make in leadership roles. This position welcomes all qualified candidates to apply, and we specifically encourage all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require an accommodation to apply.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic, people-centered leader who thrives on building relationships, inspiring collaboration, and driving meaningful impact. You are energized by the opportunity to shape how cities and communities are designed and experienced across Western Canada.
- A Collaborator – You unite internal and external stakeholders across disciplines, regions, and sectors to deliver integrated solutions.
- A Relationship Builder – You build strong, lasting connections with clients, industry partners, and internal teams.
- A Strategic Achiever – You balance big-picture vision with execution, navigating complexity to drive results.
- A Purpose-Driven Leader – You empower others, lead with integrity, and champion equity, safety, and innovation.
What You’ll be doing:
As the Market Sector Vice President, you will work closely with our Executive Leadership Team, operational leaders, Technical Service Groups (TSG's, and Key Client Managers to guide strategic growth and execution within this market. Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement a multi-year market strategy aligned with corporate goals.
- Monitor trends, economic forecasts, and emerging community needs to drive market positioning and innovation.
- Collaborate with executive and operational leaders to identify strategic growth opportunities, potential mergers or acquisitions, and talent alignment.
- Business Development & Marketing
- Lead the market’s business development strategy, identifying new opportunities and strengthening key partnerships.
- Sponsor major pursuits and long-term contract negotiations; partner with proposal specialists to position McElhanney competitively.
- Enhance McElhanney’s brand through thought leadership, industry participation, and visibility in the community.
- Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with public and private sector clients.
- Sponsor client engagement plans and strategic feedback loops through McElhanney’s Client Management Program.
- Ensure high standards of client service delivery in collaboration with technical and operational leaders.
- Financial Oversight
- Lead financial planning and forecasting for the market sector including revenue, direct margin, and strategic pricing strategies.
- Monitor KPIs including market lock-up, margin improvement, and backlog management.
- Collaborate with regional operations to ensure optimal resource allocation and portfolio balance.
- People & Organizational Influence
- Lead through influence across a matrixed environment; guide operational, technical, and client teams toward common goals.
- Champion McElhanney’s culture of safety, inclusion, and collaboration.
- Mentor and coach emerging leaders, support strategic hires, and foster talent development within the market.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in a multidisciplinary consulting or infrastructure-related environment.
- Proven experience in strategic leadership, business development, and financial oversight.
- Professional accreditation in engineering, planning, geomatics, or related discipline.
- Deep understanding of municipal and community infrastructure sectors, with a strong network of client and industry relationships.
- Experience advising senior leadership and engaging stakeholders at the executive level.
Skills & Attributes for success:
- Strategic Leadership - Anticipate trends and align market strategies with corporate priorities to drive long-term growth.
- Enterprise Influence & Communication - Proven ability to influence a matrixed organization and engage stakeholders through clear, confident communication.
- Integrated Thinking - Apply a holistic lens to connect market, operations, and technical functions for greater impact.
- Collaboration & Relationship Building - Build trust and alignment across teams, clients, and partners to enable collaborative success.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000 per annum along with the opportunity to participate in our generous Performance Bonus Plan and to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
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- Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave top-up
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth
Application Instructions:
Please include the following in your application:
- An updated resume that is relevant to the position.
- A cover letter that includes:
- Your motivation for applying for this position, highlighting what specifically attracts you to the role.
- Explain how your unique blend of skills and experiences would enable you to make a significant impact in this role and at McElhanney.
Application Deadline: August 11, 2025, 8:59pm PT
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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