Looking for a career that doesn’t stand still? This story is for you!
November 06, 2023
Liz Cadogan chats to Work180 about the opportunities for multiple career pathways and work flexibility at Stantec
Liz Cadogan has worked for Stantec for more than 15 years – but her career has not stayed in one place!
Since joining the company in 2008 she has embraced every opportunity to advance her career regardless of what business line or country was offered. Welcoming change, if you want it, is part of the Stantec way, and Liz fosters this attitude in her current role as Director of Project Management Practices across Australia and New Zealand.
Read more about Liz’s journey in Work180.
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