Director, Employee Communications

Stantec•Los Angeles, CA

19h

About The Position

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 Reporting directly to the Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, the Director, Employee Communications, is a strategic partner to the company’s senior leaders, shaping how Stantec’s story, strategy, and priorities come to life for employees around the world. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the C-Suite, Functional Services Teams (FSTs), and business leadership—translating enterprise and business strategy into compelling, relevant, and engaging communications that inform, inspire, and mobilize our people. Leading the development and execution of our integrated, multichannel employee communications strategy, the Director, Employee Communications, advances key business objectives and strengthens connection, clarity and confidence across the organization—ensuring our approach, platforms and tools reflect shifting workforce demographics, emerging communications preferences, and the expectations of a modern, global employee experience. With a strong point of view and a passion for excellence, this role champions best practices—pushing beyond the status quo to keep communications fresh, purposeful, and impactful. Success will be driven by creativity, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. This leader consistently looks for ways to elevate communication processes, strengthen leader-led communications, and deliver messages that are clear, transparent, actionable, and meaningful —helping employees understand what we are doing, as well as why it matters and how they contribute.

Requirements

Results-oriented strategic thinker with strong business acumen, exceptional judgment, excellent problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience and success in translating business strategies, plans, and issues into effective and inspiring employee and leadership communications programs
Proven experience transforming traditional communications tactics to fit with shifting media habits (e.g., digital, social, and mobile)
Exceptional communicator with outstanding oral and written skills; an excellent storyteller who can build and deliver messaging across a diverse set of audiences
“Hands-on” team player who builds strong relationships
Effective collaboration skills using influence and inspiration to achieve desired results
Proven experience leading high-performance teams, with an emphasis on employee development through effective coaching and mentorship
Demonstrated experience with crisis communications
Strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Self-starter who is nimble, flexible, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can change quickly
Proven track record in successfully leading execution of business change management
Skilled in working with employee communications apps and platforms (e.g., PowerPoint, Intranets, email tools, collaboration tools, social listening, video, photography, etc.)
University degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
Minimum 15+ years of progressive communications experience in a large organization with global reach.

Responsibilities

Build and foster comprehensive company-wide communications programs that help employees understand the goals, strategy, programs, processes, and vision of executive leadership
Develop recommendations to evolve Stantec’s employee and leadership communication platforms to reflect shifting demographics and communication preferences, with the “employee experience” in mind
Collaborate with leaders and MCPR colleagues to solve communications challenges, take advantage of communications opportunities, and strengthen the effectiveness of communications across our business (global, regional, business operating unit)
Establish clear governance, standards, and editorial discipline for employee communications to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across global, regional, and business unit communications
Lead, empower, engage, and develop a talented global team of highly skilled communications professionals to deliver inspiring, high quality, effective communications in all formats, e.g., video, email, intranet articles, visuals, etc.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key partners across Stantec’s Functional Services Teams, including HR, IT, Finance, Health & Safety, Risk Management, etc.
Champion and put into place best practices in leadership and employee communications to maximize the effectiveness of Stantec’s communications in support of business priorities. This includes leader-led communications frameworks, toolkits, and coaching to help executives and people leaders communicate with authenticity, consistency, and impact
Manage an ongoing communications calendar
Seek out and remain aware of major Company successes and issues, providing executive communications counsel and support to senior leaders to promote frequent, transparent communications
Works in close partnership with Public Relations on crisis communications
Development of an operational communications strategy for our lines of business and regions around the world
Responsibility for our employee communications platforms including an email tool, intranet, etc.
Serve as a core communications partner for enterprise-wide change initiatives—including organizational change, transformation programs, M&A integration, and major operating model shifts—driving clarity, consistency, and employee confidence
Ensure employee communications are inclusive, culturally relevant, and locally resonant—balancing enterprise alignment with regional, cultural, and business specific needs across a global workforce
Leverage data, analytics, and employee listening mechanisms (e.g., engagement insights, feedback loops, sentiment analysis) to continuously refine communications strategies and improve effectiveness.