My Stantec Story: Exploring a graduate consultant role with Safa Ghanem
September 11, 2025
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Safa shares how Stantec supports her pursuit of career and personal growth
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In the My Stantec Story series, our designers, engineers, marketers, project managers, and leaders come together to share how their career journeys at Stantec have shaped their lives and moved them closer to their goals.
Tell us about your role…
With a background in mechanical engineering, I’m a graduate consultant in the Programme Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) team within Advisory Services at Stantec. In my role, I currently focus on helping clients deliver complex infrastructure programmes efficiently. Over the last two years, I have primarily worked in the water sector, preparing for AMP8. Recently I have started to work in the energy sector, supporting a large energy infrastructure programme.
What attracted you to a career at Stantec?
When looking for graduate roles, I wanted to join a company where I could make an impact and drive meaningful change. Stantec’s values of putting people first, doing what’s right, and focusing on community really stood out to me. I was drawn to the opportunity to contribute to work with lasting impact. The emphasis on meaningful infrastructure and public value, combined with the opportunity to work on a variety of programmes within Advisory Services, made Stantec especially appealing early in my career.
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What do you enjoy most about your role?
I enjoy how varied my role is. The diversity of clients and sectors I’ve supported has helped me develop quickly while keeping everyday engaging. Being part of our award-winning Advisory Services team has also been an excellent experience. I feel consistently supported and am always learning from those around me. Above all, I’m encouraged to do more than just what’s in my job description. From attending industry events to STEM outreach, I have gained just as much outside my job as I have in it.
How has your personal and professional development been supported at Stantec?
Stantec has supported me in pursuing chartership through the Association for Project Management (APM) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). I’ve completed the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification and am now preparing for the Project Management Qualification exam. I was also on the organising committee for the annual IMechE Essential Management Skills conference. The experience strengthened my leadership and communication skills which I look to apply in my everyday role.
I really appreciate the support I’ve been given to undertake and personally develop beyond my work. Whether as a well-being champion and mental health first aider or as pillar lead for Social Connections for the Developing Professionals Group (DPG), I love the fact I can support my colleagues while gaining some leadership experience myself.
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What are your ambitions for your future at Stantec?
I want to grow into a well-rounded consultant, contributing to the delivery of critical infrastructure while supporting others in their development. I’m continuing to work towards chartership to better support our clients and hope to take on greater leadership responsibilities as I progress through the business. I hope to work with more of our clients, helping shape how we deliver complex programmes and drive long-term value for clients and communities.
What are your passions outside of work?
Beyond my day-to-day role, I’m a mental health first aider and the well-being champion for our office. Supporting a healthy, open workplace culture is important to me. As part of this, I host monthly ‘well-being coffee and cake’ sessions to bring people together and encourage open conversations which is a highlight of every month for me. Outside of work, I enjoy long walks, watching and occasionally attending Formula 1 races, and baking (feel free to ask me about my almost BakeOff experience).
Why should others join the Stantec team?
Stantec truly values their people, and you can build a meaningful career with a company that invests in you. In my experience, they invest time and effort into understanding their people and supporting professional growth and development. There’s a genuine focus on helping individuals succeed, and it’s clear to me that Stantec understands their strength comes from their people. It’s a collaborative, supportive environment where you feel your contributions matter.
At Stantec, we put people first. For Safa, that means working where she can make an impact and drive meaningful change.
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