Dredging & Dewatering - General Manager

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Title: Dredging & Dewatering General Manager
Work Location: Leduc or Calgary with remote travel
Reports to: Director
Department: Technical Services

At KBL, we do things differently. As Western Canada’s largest environmental waste management company—born in the North and built on resilience—we’ve grown by trusting our people, keeping them safe, and backing bold ideas. We're proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We're looking for a Dredging & Dewatering General Manager to support our growing team.  The General Managers is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, and results of the assigned function or region. This role provides strategic and operational direction, ensures safe and compliant operations, drives growth, and delivers profitable results. The General Manager has full responsibility for the function or region’s P&L, including revenue growth, cost control, forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability. The role leads people, operations, and client relationships while aligning execution with organizational values and business objectives.

What You'll Do

Safety & Regulatory

Lead by example to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable legislation.

Ensure regulatory compliance across all operations within the function or region.

Partner with Health & Safety and regulatory stakeholders to manage risk and continuous improvement.

Business and Financial Management

Full responsibility for the function or region’s profit and loss (P&L), including budgeting, forecasting, revenue growth, cost control, DSO and margin performance.

Establish and manage annual and rolling financial plans, including project pipeline and resource forecasting.

Oversee financial controls, invoicing, vendor payments, and contract compliance.

Have an extensive knowledge of contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Operations & Project Oversight

Provides leadership & clear direction and expectations to the group, distributing workload to capitalize on individual and group strengths while ensuring balanced exposure to work experience and development opportunities

Ensure projects and operations are delivered safely, on time, within scope, profitably and in alignment with KBL Values.

Provide overall operational leadership and direction as well as senior level project management capabilities to ensure high-quality execution.

Provides oversight on all project planning, execution, and resource allocation across the region or function.

Ensure consistent application of technical, quality, and professional standards.

Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Actively communicate and pursue business objectives and plans and demonstrate a commitment to their achievement

People Leadership

Lead, manage, coach, and develop managers and team members.

Build a high performing, engaged, and accountable team.

Partner with People & Culture on workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.

Address performance, conduct, and development issues promptly and fairly.

Business Development

Drive the growth of KBL in the region by expanding existing client relationships and developing new ones

Stay in tune with what is happening in the local environmental industry

Actively develop key client relationships focusing on developing depth and breadth of account penetration

Be current on any Requests for Proposal in the industry

Who You Are

10+ years experience in the environmental or similar industry or a combination of relevant education and comparable industry work experience

5+ years in large projects

Must have exceptional verbal communication skills, able to give and receive verbal information and direction in a fast-paced environment.

Full competency with respect to project management skills, including but not limited to providing estimates, proposal submissions, scheduling, planning, organizing, directing and budgeting projects from start to finish

Strong management skills, with the ability to keep projects moving smoothly.

What You Need

Full competency with respect to meeting necessary specifications and contract requirements involved with a project, from start to finish

Strong understanding of accounting procedures; ability to understand and actively manage financial processes and results in order to meet specified goals

Strong entrepreneurial spirit along with the ability to recognize and pursue new business opportunities

Understanding of environmental regulations

Strong computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and KBL programs

Physical Requirements

This position requires long periods of sitting, data entry, and computer work for extended periods. You are responsible for working in a safe and proper manner utilizing proper workplace ergonomics to avoid injury to oneself and to others. In addition, this position will be subject to site-specific physical requirements and risks.

Work Environment

The position will be based out of the local KBL office (unless otherwise defined). Travel to the KBL sites, offices and client site will be required.

We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive work environment.
Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility, ownership, and the flexibility to do your best work

Growth & Agility: We’re entrepreneurial by nature—quick to adapt and deeply invested in your development

Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3,000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness, we put our people first

Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer, cleaner communities across Canada and that’s something to be proud of

Why You'll Love Our Perks

Competitive wage, allowances and above-market benefits

RRSP matching, Health Care Spending Account, Wellness account, and flexible work options where feasible

Paid training and development opportunities, Manager training program, formal Employee Recognition program

We're Proud of Where We Come From - and Where We're Going

Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.

KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.

Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable

Learn more and apply today at www.kbl.ca