R.V. Anderson Associates (RVA) is a proudly Canadian‑owned consulting engineering firm with 78 years of experience shaping the future that defines our communities across the country. With approximately 500 employees in 10 offices nationwide, RVA delivers integrated, multi‑disciplinary engineering expertise across five provinces.
Our practice is founded on a strong set of values that unite people, projects, and the planet. Guided by these principles, RVA fosters a collaborative, high performance culture where technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and professional development are integral to our work. We are dedicated to investing in our people, promoting knowledge sharing, and delivering sustainable engineering solutions that create meaningful, lasting impact for communities—now and for future generations.
RVA is looking for an experienced professional to lead the Transportation team, in the role of an Associate Vice President. A successful candidate should have prior organizational leadership experience, be able to collaborate with Principals, Managers, and team members, and be a strategic problem-solver. In addition to the leadership abilities, a successful candidate should maintain existing and continue to build a network of clients and would lead and participate in business development initiatives planning, implementation and tracking, for the Transportation group.
Based out of our Barrie or Toronto office the successful candidate would be reporting directly to RVA’s Vice President, Transportation. (The Barrie office will become operational in the Fall of 2026.)
Duties:
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As part of the senior team assist with building, managing and leading the Transportation discipline through developing, tracking, and implementing an annual business plan and multi-year strategy for growth.
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Ensure that decisions such as staffing, projects delivery, and business development are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
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Lead and participate in Business Development initiatives and operational growth for RVA Transportation.
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Liaise with existing and develop future clients, support major pursuits and proposals, and monitor budgets and schedules.
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Manage tasks, team, schedules, budgets, cost control processes and project work procedures. Identify and manage project issues and risks and, if needed, enhance resolution or actions; collaborate with other offices and managers across Canada.
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Provide technical support and guidance to the design and planning teams and oversee projects / project performance.
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Prepare and/or review planning reports, design reports, technical specifications, and proposals.
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Provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements.
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Ensure projects meet the professional needs of RVA and Quality standards and participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
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Provide strategic direction and guidance to a team of engineers and professionals, ensuring effective project execution and delivery.
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Actively grow the group, recognize and mentor leaders and implement succession planning
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Liaise with client, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies and contractors; represent RVA in professional associations and agencies.
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Administrative duties as allocated including financial and staff management, staff development and mentoring.
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Other related duties as assigned/required and appropriate to this position.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
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Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) within the province of Ontario.
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20 years progressive industry experience in a similar role for Engineering Consulting firm.
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Strong organization leadership skills.
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Practical knowledge of technical Design, and construction sequencing and constructability.
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Experienced in meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
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Demonstrates superior oral and written English communication skills.
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Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
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Knowledge about the industry trends and best practices.
Your better starts here
We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.
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Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
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Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
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A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
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Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
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Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
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RVA Group Pension Plan with match
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Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
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Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
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Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.
Recruitment Agencies:
RVA welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which RVA does not have an agreement in place, RVA will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.
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