Employee Communications Team Lead

Stantec; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Calgary is looking for an Employee Communications Leader to develop strategic communication initiatives and enhance organizational culture. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications, paired with strong leadership skills. This position involves managing a team and aligning communication strategies with business goals to improve employee engagement and relationships. The work is hybrid, offering a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in content marketing and communications.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• Data-driven approach to informing communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overarching FST communications strategy.
• Lead individual projects within large strategic communications initiatives.
• Coach and mentor a high-performing communications team.

Skills

Employee communications best practices

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, or marketing

Job description

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Reporting directly to the Director of Employee Communications,the Employee CommunicationsTeam Leadsupportsateam of communicationsprofessionalswhomanage relationships with our FST(Functional Services Team)partners. This includesworking with executive and businessleadershiptodevelop and implement internal communications strategiesthatsupportourFSTsandStantec’soverallobjectivesin alignment withourstrategic plan.This rolefocuses on reachingthe hearts and minds of our employees with communication experiences that shift behaviours to support and drive long-term business strategy, whileestablishingand nurturing relationships with our partners.

You’llwork with the broader Employee Communications team to ensurethe development ofbest practices, standards, and processesfor effective internal communications that boost performance, enable effectiveness, and help enrich Stantec’s culture.You will also be responsible fordefiningsuccess and associated measuresfor evaluationsofourcommunicationsplans.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, dynamic, and charismatic leader with at least 10years of experience in large, global organizationswith a multi-faceted stakeholder environment. Theypossessdeepexpertisein communication and marketing strategy, operations, and tactics. As an outstanding communicator, the candidate builds strong, positive relationships across all levels of the institution and operateswith confidence and composure, even under pressure. This individual is decisive yet collaborative, fostering an open and inclusive approach to achieving goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. In addition, the role leads a team of eight professionals, providing mentorship and development opportunities to ensure high performance and engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment

• Understand Stantec’s operating model and strategic plan to guide decisions and shape communications strategies.
• Develop andmaintainthe overarching FST communications strategy in alignment with organizational and employee communication goals.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with executive leadership and senior leaders, adapting communication approaches to suit different leadership styles and needs.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Employee Communications team by influencing and improving its strategic direction.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the communications team (editorial, digital, global) team to ensure content istimely, purposeful, and brand-aligned.
• Ensure consistent use of Stantec’s brand and voice across all communications platforms.

Project Leadership and Execution

• Lead individual projects and workstreams within large strategic communications initiatives, including audience analysis, message development, channel strategy, and performance evaluation.
• Plan and manage diverse and conflicting workload pressures, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed within time and budget constraints.
• Serve as a hands‑on, go‑to resource for senior communications counsel to the Employee Communications FST team and partners.

Team Development and Support

• Lead, coach, mentor a high‑performing communications team, including performance and succession planning.
• Inspire individuals to deliver their best work.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and proactive problem‑solving.
• Champion a collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Set clear expectations and model accountability to drive team success.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Deep understanding of employee communications best practices.
• Strong collaboration, influencing and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Skilled in framing key issues and messages by analyzing complex, sometimes incomplete information.
• Highly organized and detail‑orarnissed, with strong prioritisation and sonder capacity.
• Data‑driven approach to informing communication strategies and tactics.
• Effective collaborator with creative professionals across locations (writers, designers, videographers).
• Partner‑focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Post‑secondary degree in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Minimum10years of experience in content marketing, communications taraf. etc. but limited to conversation keep exactly as provided text.
• Minimum3 years of experience in a leadership position.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse飛 perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the Team

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1003669
• Posting Date 01/12/2026, 09:31 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 200-325 25th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 7H8, CA 300-10220 103 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0K4, CA (Hybrid)