General Manager, Sustainable Agriculture & Water Solutions

Integrated Sustainability is seeking a General Manager for Sustainable Agriculture & Water Solutions in Calgary, AB. The role involves leading multidisciplinary projects, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality, sustainable solutions in water and agriculture. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, operational oversight, innovation, compliance with regulations, and business development. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and strong leadership and project management skills.
Overview :
As a General Manager, Sustainable Agriculture & Water Solutions, you will lead multidisciplinary projects to deliver high-quality and sustainable solutions for our clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on water, waste, and energy projects, enabling you to advance your career while making significant industry contributions.

Your industry experience, combined with strong project and people management skills, will drive innovative sustainable agriculture and water solutions.

Duties
• Develop and execute strategic plans for sustainable agriculture and water solutions to meet organizational objectives and market demands ensuring all projects and initiatives meet high standards for quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Lead, mentor, train, and manage a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to project timelines and budgets and alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and industry best practices.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies, tools, and processes, championing sustainable practices within the organization and across the industry.
• Develop and manage team and project budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations related to agriculture and water management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Support with business development activities including developing proposals, and representing the organization at industry events, conferences, and forums to promote sustainable agriculture and water solutions.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships, to support projects and initiatives.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to expand the organization’s reach and impact.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, or a related field is an asset; equivalent experience or credentials can be considered.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline is an asset.
• Project Management Professional designation is an asset.

Skills
• Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture practices, water management strategies, and environmental regulations.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in business development, financial management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Certifications
• Relevant certifications in sustainability, project management (e.g., PMP), or environmental management are an asset.
• Legally able to work in Canada or be eligible to apply for work in Canada.

About Integrated Sustainability

Integrated Sustainability is an award-winning, Canadian-based provider of world-class sustainable Water, Waste and Energy solutions. Our goal is to support clients from project conception to construction and beyond by being agile, collaborative partners.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Small & Medium Employers for 6 years in a row, we believe that the people who work here matter and every opportunity we have to be a better employer is an opportunity to succeed. Having attracted a dynamic, multi-disciplined team of specialists, we believe that to be innovative, we must also be courageous, finding solutions and challenging conventional wisdom.

We are excited about what 2025 looks like for our organization and are looking for innovative, courageous professionals to join us.

You’ll get health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, a stable work environment, and so much more.

We strive to build a culture where every employee is valued for their unique backgrounds, experiences, expertise, skills and passions – it’s what allows us to be leaders in innovative solutions. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our People & Culture team know.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Integrated Sustainability; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):
• Do you have at least 15 years of experience in agriculture, water resources management, or environmental sustainability

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
• Senior Leadership: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03