Marketing & Communications Director

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

BURNCO is seeking a dynamic Director of Marketing & Communications to lead the company’s brand, reputation and stakeholder trust across North America. Based in Calgary, you will shape communications for employees, customers, communities and media while partnering with senior leadership on strategic growth plans.

You will oversee brand standards, programs, and a multi-location team, translating business priorities into campaigns, budgets and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive marketing and communications experience, including senior leadership
• Experience leading marketing in a multi-location, multi-region or complex B2B environment
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, governance, corporate communications, reputation management and stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders and translate business priorities into practical marketing and communications plans
• Sound judgment in reputation-sensitive, community-facing, change-related or high-profile communications
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of operational priorities, budgets, workforce considerations and enterprise risk
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Experience managing employees, agencies, budgets and vendors
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations or a related field is considered an asset
• Experience in construction, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resources or a family-owned organization is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and communications strategy, annual planning, budget and performance measures
• Translate business priorities into practical campaigns, roadmaps and messaging
• Lead and develop the Marketing & Communications team with clear priorities and accountability
• Serve as a trusted partner to the business and advise leadership on brand and messaging
• Oversee brand standards, assets and templates for consistent use
• Strengthen corporate, employee, digital, external and community communications
• Develop storytelling highlighting people, projects and long-term impact
• Support media relations, sponsorship strategy and community investments
• Manage agency/vendor relationships, workflows and reporting
• Collaborate to align strategy with operations and growth goals

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategic planning

Brand governance

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Storytelling

Multi-location marketing

Business partnering

Education

Marketing/Communications/Business/Public Relations degree

Job description

BURNCO is a leading supplier of construction materials, proudly serving communities across North America. We are committed to quality, safety, and customer service, and we’re building a team that reflects those same values.

Are you a strategic marketing and communications leader who can turn business priorities into clear, practical plans? If you’re a confident communicator, practical business partner and trusted advisor who can connect strategy to operations, community relationships and long-term growth, this opportunity could be for you.

As BURNCO’s Director of Marketing & Communications, you will work closely with the business to strengthen the company’s brand, reputation and stakeholder trust across North America. You will shape clear, consistent and meaningful communications for employees, customers, communities, media and key partners while bringing strong business acumen, sound judgment and a continuous improvement mindset to the role.

What you will be doing

• Lead BURNCO’s marketing and communications strategy, annual planning, budget and performance measures
• Translate business priorities into practical campaigns, roadmaps, messaging and communications plans that support operational priorities and long-term growth
• Lead and develop the Marketing & Communications team with clear priorities, accountability and a focus on continuous improvement
• Serve as a trusted partner to the business
• Advise leadership on brand, reputation, communications, marketing opportunities and key messaging
• Oversee brand standards, approved assets, templates and resources to ensure consistent use across the business
• Strengthen corporate, employee, digital, external and community communications across the organization
• Develop storytelling that highlights BURNCO’s people, projects, technical expertise, community involvement, land stewardship and long-term impact
• Support media relations, sponsorship strategy, community investment, stakeholder engagement and reputation-sensitive communications
• Manage agency and vendor relationships, establish clear workflows and report on results, opportunities and risks

What we would like from you

• 8 - 12 years of progressive marketing and communications experience, including senior-level leadership experience
• Experience leading marketing in a multi-location, multi-region or complex B2B environment
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, governance, corporate communications, reputation management and stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders and translate business priorities into practical marketing and communications plans
• Sound judgment in reputation-sensitive, community-facing, change-related or high-profile communications
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of operational priorities, budgets, workforce considerations and enterprise risk
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Ability to establish meaningful performance measures, use insights and report on marketing and communications impact
• Experience managing employees, agencies, budgets and vendors
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations or a related field is considered an asset
• Experience in construction, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, natural resources or a family-owned organization is considered an asset

Location and other key details:

• This is a full-time permanent position based out of our Calgary Corporate Office
• Travel to various job sites across North America will be required

Why BURNCO?

• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team that values your growth and success
• Annual performance bonus program that rewards your contributions
• Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and more
• Experience our inclusive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture
• Take part in team events, professional development activities, and community initiatives

Join us and be part of an organization that values safety above all. BURNCO offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, BURNCO is where you can thrive while contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.

BURNCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.