Team Lead, Video

Stantec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Employee stock plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Leader to head the MCPR video program in Canada, combining hands-on creative work with team leadership to deliver brand-aligned video content that supports project storytelling and business objectives.

You will refine standards, manage end-to-end video production, and drive consistent, high-quality storytelling across regions, channels and initiatives. A strong background in videography, storytelling, and branding, plus leadership experience, is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in video production, storytelling, marketing, communications or a related field.
• 7+ years of related work experience, including 2-3 years in a people leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build on the existing MCPR video strategy, refining standards and shaping a structure that aligns video with brand messaging and business priorities.
• Keep the program flexible, balancing enterprise-wide consistency with the ability to adapt to different business needs, regions, video approaches and tools.
• Prioritize video requests using clear criteria (business impact, marketing value, timing, budget) and define tiers of support, from self-serve guidance to full production, with clear expectations for scope and turnaround.
• Review and refine existing production workflows, and lead scalable, team-wide processes from intake through delivery and archive, including scheduling of shoots, post-production, live events and equipment.
• Maintain video guidance, templates, tools and resources, and advise teams on video planning and execution, including corporate video requests and when to use existing, stock or commissioned footage.
• Define how video success is measured, including goals, audience reach, engagement and business impact, and use the results to refine strategy and future production.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and integrate them into video tools and editing to improve efficiency, quality and consistency.

Skills

Videography

Storytelling

Leadership

Branding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

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.

Your Opportunity

This role leads Stantec's Marketing, Communications and Public Relations ( MCPR) video program, combining hands‑on creative work with team leadership to help teams deliver video that supports Stantec's brand, project storytelling and business objectives. It builds on current processes and standards to ensure consistency across the organization, and partners with MCPR teams across business units and regions to create videos that build awareness of Stantec's brand and expertise, strengthen industry positioning and drive growth. We welcome candidates whose craft is rooted in videography, storytelling, or both.

Your Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy

• Build on the existing MCPR video strategy, refining standards and shaping a structure that aligns video with brand messaging and business priorities.
• Keep the program flexible, balancing enterprise‑wide consistency with the ability to adapt to different business needs, regions, video approaches and tools.
• Prioritize video requests using clear criteria (business impact, marketing value, timing, budget) and define tiers of support, from self‑serve guidance to full production, with clear expectations for scope and turnaround.
• Review and refine existing production workflows, and lead scalable, team‑wide processes from intake through delivery and archive, including scheduling of shoots, post‑production, live events and equipment.
• Maintain video guidance, templates, tools and resources, and advise teams on video planning and execution, including corporate video requests and when to use existing, stock or commissioned footage.
• Define how video success is measured, including goals, audience reach, engagement and business impact, and use the results to refine strategy and future production.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and integrate them into video tools and editing to improve efficiency, quality and consistency.

Video Creation & Direction

• Deliver video projects end-to-end, from concept, treatments and scripts through shooting, editing and archiving, staying hands‑on where their craft is strongest and directing others elsewhere.
• Lead or direct video shoots and live or digital events, including logistics, lighting, audio and live streaming.
• Set the creative standard for the team, raising its storytelling and production craft through creative review, coaching and fresh approaches.
• Keep all video work on brand and aligned with Stantec's visual identity and video strategy.
• Distribute video across digital channels (e.g. YouTube, social media, website) for internal and external audiences.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach and develop a team of videographers and storytellers, setting clear priorities, expectations and objectives aligned with business goals.
• Plan and allocate workload and resources to balance concurrent priorities across Business Operating Units and geographies.
• Hold regular check‑ins and development conversations, and support each team member's growth, including onboarding and training.
• Foster a collaborative, engaging team culture and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across the video team.

Your Capabilities

• Demonstrated craft in videography, storytelling, or both.
• Detail oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities.
• Effective communicator with senior management, supervisors, peers and direct reports, able to influence others across geographies.
• Committed to exceptional internal client service and skilled at navigating and leading within team‑oriented environments.
• Strong knowledge of branding and AI; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software is an asset.
• Innovative mindset, with the curiosity and confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in video production, storytelling, marketing, communications or a related field.
• 7+ years of related work experience, including 2-3 years in a people leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Pay Range

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$98,300.00 - $147,400.00 Annually

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.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Toronto
Organization: BC-1196 Marketing & Comms-CA Corporate
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/11/2026 06:11:32
Req ID: 1008795