Global Mobility Consultant, US & Canadian Immigration (18 Month Contract)

Stantec; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Global Mobility Consultant for a hybrid position in Edmonton. The consultant will oversee US and Canadian immigration processes, work closely with HR and external partners, and manage documentation and communication strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law, 4-5 years of experience in immigration, and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a detail-oriented and proactive approach.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of US and Canadian immigration processes.
• Experience influencing decisions in immigration matters.
• Strong client-focused relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Highly motivated self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of immigration requirements.
• Communicate with foreign nationals regarding their status.
• Maintain and audit immigration documentation.
• Manage relationships with external immigration partners.
• Plan communication strategies for immigration updates.

Skills

Knowledge of US and Canadian visa types

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Job description

Global Mobility Consultant, US & Canadian Immigration (18 Month Contract)

Edmonton, AB, Canada and 2 more (Hybrid)

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.

We are looking for an experienced dual US and Canadian Global Mobility Consultant (18-month contract) to join our passionate, collaborative and results-driven team. As part of the HR Talent Services team of subject matter experts focused on employee experience, you will work closely with Stantec’s Talent Acquisition Team, external immigration advisor, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners to support Stantec’s North American Immigration Practice.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day administration of US and Canadian employment-based immigration requirements and petitions.
• Work closely with the external immigration service partner on the strategy and details for all cases and associated employer-sponsored petitions.
• Communicate to foreign nationals regarding all stages of their non-immigrant and immigrant status (including documentation, strategy, and case progression).
• Oversee and ensure that deadlines are met for the filing of immigration extension processes and commencement of permanent residence processes.
• Act as a liaison between the external immigration service partner, foreign national employees, human resources, and managers to provide accurate and appropriate information and guidance.
• Maintain and audit US Department of Labor and PERM Labor Certification Audit files.
• Maintain temporary foreign worker licenses by Canadian province.
• Monitor and manage immigration application deadlines.
• Oversee the external immigration service partner relationship, including providing feedback regarding service levels and overall partnership.
• Manage invoices coming from the external immigration service partner.
• Provide expertise and consultative skills in assisting the team with process improvements to streamline, document and bundle immigration and visa processing.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to immigration processes including filing, mailings, and electronic documentation.
• Plan and execute effective communication strategy to convey timely immigration updates.
• Maintain updated knowledge of immigration legislation/regulation and participate in re-designing the program in response to new compliance requirements.
• Coordinate events and/or educational programs for foreign national employees and their managers as required.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on metrics and trending and work on ad-hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• In-depth knowledge of US and Canadian visa types and processes with experience to review case facts and provide preliminary assessments.
• Experience influencing decisions and articulating immigration matters to stakeholders.
• Experience exercising judgment and discretion according to company policies and practices.
• Client-focused with the ability to build strong and productive business relationships with various stakeholder groups.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Able to set priorities and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be a highly-motivated self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow compliance laws and regulations.
• Proactive, positive, and solutions focused.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in a technical US/Canadian immigration role either in-house or in a law firm setting

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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 1003536
• Posting Date 12/23/2025, 05:40 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 300-10220 103 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0K4, CA 200-325 25th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 7H8, CA 100-401 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1E7, CA (Hybrid)