Strategic System Optimization Communications Advisor (Part Time)

Bird Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Calgary is seeking a part-time Strategic System Optimization Communications Advisor. This role focuses on developing a comprehensive communications plan across system optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in internal communications and change management, with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. The position is contract-based with potential for future growth into a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in internal communications, change management, and/or strategic planning.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, positive, and creative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling communications plan across multiple initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to execute communications.
• Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and visual identity.

Skills

Internal communications

Change management

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Strategic System Optimization Communications Advisor (Part Time) – Where Greatness Grows. Bird is a Canadian leader in construction with a long-standing culture of innovation and collaboration. We seek a part-time Strategic System Optimization Communications Lead (fixed term) to develop and manage a comprehensive communications and engagement plan across all System Optimization initiatives. This role reports to Strategic Development and Change Management and will ensure structured, proactive, and branded communications that support organizational awareness and engagement. This position is based in Calgary, AB, with the opportunity for extension and potential growth into a full-time role.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop, implement, own and maintain a rolling communications plan across multiple initiatives that directly relate to Bird’s ongoing digital transformation.

• Collaborate with teams (Digital Services, National Operations, Finance, Corporate Communications) to develop and execute communications.

• Facilitate working sessions to define message streams, frequency, audience, and delivery methods.

• Ensure alignment on messaging, audiences, and delivery across initiatives that is aligned to Corporate Communications best practices.

• Assign and manage communications production by topic and SME.

• Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and visual identity across all communications.

• Support change management, training, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years in internal communications, change management, and/or strategic planning.

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience with enterprise-wide communications planning.

• Experience with implementing enterprise-wide communications and/or change management for technology or systems implementations is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, positive, and creative in a dynamic, fast-paced and changing environment.

• Strong communication and listening skills, a thorough approach to complex problem solving, decision-making ability, and a high motivation towards setting and delivering excellence.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.

• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract position.