Salary: 95-115k DOE
Build a strong team. Grow capability. Deliver great work consistently.
Why this role
Encepta is growing our pole line / overhead distribution design practice acrossBC and Alberta. Were looking for apeople-first leaderwho loves developing talent, building a healthy team culture, and creating the structure that helps great designers do their best work.Youll lead a team of10+and focus on coaching, planning, resourcing, performance support, and continuous improvement while partnering with technical experts to ensure quality standards are met.
What youll do
Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with project teams and clients, you will:
- Lead and develop a team of 10+(1:1s, coaching, feedback, recognition, performance management)
- Create clarity and structure: roles, expectations, priorities, workflows, and how we work norms
- Build a high-performing culture: psychological safety, accountability, learning, and ownership
- Support project deliverythrough planning, resourcing, and removing blockers (not doing all the technical work yourself)
- Drive hiring and onboarding: help attract talent, improve interviews, and build a strong ramp-up program
- Coordinate quality and consistencyby ensuring the right reviews happen at the right times
- Partner with clients and internal stakeholdersto align on timelines, risks, and expectations
- Champion continuous improvement: reduce rework, increase throughput, and strengthen team communication
What success looks like (first 1218 months)
- Your team has clear expectations and a consistent rhythm (priorities, check-ins, delivery planning)
- People are developing faster through coaching, training, and strong onboarding
- Work moves smoothly with fewer last-minute surprises and less rework
- Youve improved retention, engagement, and internal collaboration
- Clients experience consistent delivery, communication, and quality
What were looking for
People leadership
- Proven experience leading a team (formal manager or strong team lead with people accountability)
- Skilled in coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, and performance management
- Comfortable setting direction, holding accountability, and building trust
- Strong communicator across different personality types, disciplines, and locations
Delivery & operations mindset
- Strong planning and prioritization skills across multiple projects and shifting deadlines
- Ability to build repeatable processes, dashboards, and team routines that scale
- Bias toward action: identifies problems early and removes blockers quickly
Technical context (to be credible, not to do everything yourself)
- Experience in utility pole line / overhead distribution and familiarity with Western Canada standards
- Working knowledge of tools like AutoCAD and platforms such as SpidaCalc / PLS-CADD / QuickPole
- Able to guide technical decision-making and ensure appropriate reviews happen
Whats in it for you
- Lead a growing teamand shape how we scale the practice
- Hybrid flexibility(BC or AB based)
- Competitive compensationwith performance incentives
- Benefits package:extended health (dental & HSA), RRSP matching, cellphone allowance, learning budget, wellness support
- A collaborative culture that values quality, safety, and real impact on Canadian communities
ClickApplyor reach out to connect. If youre a people-focused leader who enjoys building strong teams and improving how work gets done, wed love to meet you.
About Encepta
Encepta is a fast-growing Canadian company delivering infrastructure planning, design, and data collection services for telecommunications, utilities, and municipalities. We combine strong fundamentals with modern tools and process innovation to help clients build better networks - safely and efficiently.
