Corporate Marketing and Communications Leader

Job title:

Corporate Marketing and Communications Leader

Company

Stantec

Job description

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 OpportunityWe are looking for a proven Corporate Marketing & Communications Leader with global experience to join our passionate, collaborative, and results-driven team. This role reports to the Chief Corporate Services Officer and is responsible for developing and executing our marketing and communications strategy. This includes overseeing our brand, public relations, advertising, digital content marketing, and internal and external communications, with a focus on promoting our expertise and reputation in the industry to enable the growth of our business. This role partners closely with business leaders across geographic regions, lines of business, customer segments, and sectors to design programs and initiatives that strengthens our brand globally.At Stantec, we value a hybrid work environment that combines in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. As a people leader, this role will be expected to be in the office, on average, three days a week.This posting will remain open until the close of business on Monday, June 30, 2025. To be considered, please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.Your Key ResponsibilitiesMarketing & Communications StrategyBuild relationships and collaborate with various levels of leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement a bold, comprehensive strategy that supports Stantec’s goals and objectives, and promotes our expertiseWithin the Company-wide Strategy: – set the marketing strategy and oversee all marketing processes to establish brand identity and brand loyalty and support our growth strategyset the direction for the Company’s public relations efforts, including media relations and crisis communications, with a focus on promoting the company’s reputation as a leader in the engineering industry.set the internal communication strategy to strengthen our employee community, amplify the voice of our leadership, enhance pride in our projects and achievements, and galvanize all team members around shared values, mission, and visionset the digital content marketing strategy that ensures the Company boldly accelerates the use of digital channels to drive brand awareness, improve search engine rankings and generate audience interestMaintain a strong understanding of the business and structure as well as the position in the marketplace in order to support positioning for the futureCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure that communications efforts are aligned with our overall strategy and support our business development efforts.Oversee the Company’s brand and ensure consistency across all marketing and communications materials including brand materials and their distribution.Operational AccountabilitiesThis role is accountable for the effectiveness and alignment of a broad range of communication functions. Specific operational accountabilities include:Provide expert guidance to the CEO and C-suite leaders on all MCPR matters, including CEO and C-suite executives’ internal and external communications.Lead the design, delivery, administration and continuous improvement of the organization’s practices in: – BrandingPublic relationsDigital content marketingInternal communicationsExternal communicationsBring increased global alignment across all MCPR practices through shared goals, processes, tools and technology.Set and manage all related budgets and resources, delivering cost deliver cost-effective solutions while ensuring impactful programs.Establish, manage and evolve partnerships with external partners/vendors/consultants.Deliver regular KPI/metrics reporting with accompanying insights.Lead Stantec’s Marketing & Communications TeamLead, develop and engage a team of marketing, communications, and public relations subject matter experts.Set key performance goals for team members for individual development and contribution to the organization’s success, aligning within the MCPR organization.Provide guidance regarding execution of global strategy, leading and integrating with cross-functional internal teams.Enhance communication between various team members and internal clients to promote a positive and productive work environment.Develop outstanding internal relationships to deliver a growth-focused experience.Capabilities and CredentialsTrack record of developing and implementing bold, long-term strategies for brand growth and market positioning for large global B2B organizations.Skilled in analyzing market trends and client behavior to inform marketing strategies.Digitally fluent, stay is up-to-date with digital marketing trends and technologies.Demonstrates creative excellence through innovation and ability to drive creative marketing strategies; serves as a catalyst for visionary thinking across MCPR practices.Stays highly attuned to trends and best practices in the engineering industry and incorporates them into the company’s Marketing & Communications efforts.Comprehensive ability to communicate, influence, and persuade with all levels within an organization and with stakeholders.Demonstrates sense of urgency and strong client focus.Excellent judgement and critical thinking skills, including using good business sense and organizational values to make decisions involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.Collaborative influencer with strong consultative skills, excellent stakeholder management and listening skills.Superior organization skills, ability to effectively multi-task and attention to details are critical.Dynamic, adaptable to change and enjoys working in a challenging and collaborative environment.Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.Highly accountable as a leader, sets a strong pace for others, and holds the team accountable; able to provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow-through.Process improvement-oriented and confident in making recommendations and decisions.Flexible and proactive problem solver adept at achieving results in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, but also able to function effectively working independently.Demonstrated success in a dynamic, frequently changing, and fast paced environment.Experience successfully leading a geographically dispersed team and working in a hybrid work environment.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations or a related field is required along with a minimum of 20 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experienceA minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated effectiveness leading marketing, communications, and public relations teams that deliver value to the business – including experience gained in large, global B2B organizations.Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field preferredProfessional Certification preferred such as PCMTypical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.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.Primary Location: Canada | ON | TorontoOrganization: BC-1196 Marketing & Communications-CA CorporateEmployee Status: RegularJob Level: Vice presidentTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 17/06/2025 04:06:22Req ID: 1001064

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:49:35 GMT

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