Manager, Corporate Communications
About The Position
Our Corporate Services group is currently looking to add a Manager, Corporate Communications to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Strategy, this position leads enterprise-wide communications strategies for complex and high-profile infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in corporate and stakeholder communications coupled with hands-on proficiency with AI-driven tools that accelerate content creation, design, and communications analytics. This is a leadership role for a strategic communicator who understands that trust is built long before shovels go in the ground.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- 10 years of progressive marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Experience within construction, utilities, engineering, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
- Demonstrated experience leading brand strategy, digital marketing, and corporate communications
- Proven experience managing marketing budgets and external agency relationships
- Strong understanding of proposal marketing and business development support in a project-based environment
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) organizations
- Knowledge of Canadian utility and infrastructure markets
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), Indigenous Relations (e.g., CCAB Progressive Aboriginal Relations), or equivalent.
- Experience implementing AI-driven programming within the brand and internal communications space
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or related field
Responsibilities
- Execute Valard’s enterprise marketing and brand strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives
- Guide communications for major transmission, substation, and utility construction projects across Canada, ensuring clear, timely, and accurate messaging to all project stakeholders
- Manage corporate communications including media relations, public relations (PR), social media, website management, and internal messaging
- Champion the integration of AI-powered tools — including generative AI for content drafting, image generation for branded materials — into Valard’s communications workflow
- Oversee development of marketing materials including capability statements, project profiles, presentations, brochures, and digital content
- Partner with Business Development and Operations teams to support proposals, pursuits, and client engagement strategies
- Manage external agencies, vendors, and creative partners to ensure consistent brand standards and messaging
- Monitor market trends, competitor positioning, and industry insights to inform strategic planning
- Develop and manage the marketing budget, including tracking return on investment (ROI)
- Lead and mentor the marketing team, establishing clear priorities and performance expectations
Benefits
- RRSP matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
