At Volker Stevin, our Senior Communications Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping our storytelling, both internally and externally, to enhance employee engagement and elevate our brand. This impactful role is integral to fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting business objectives, and celebrating the legacy we continue to build in the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Vice President, People & Culture (P&C), this role works closely across all business functions and our family of companies to ensure a consistent and impactful approach to communications. If you are a strategic and creative communicator with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives and influence change, we encourage you to join our team and help shape the future of communications at Volker Stevin.
How You’ll Add Value
Storytelling
- Develop and share internal and external stories that highlight employees, projects, community involvement, and industry achievements
- Elevate Volker’s brand presence through strategic content for websites, social media, and other platforms
- Partner with external photographers and travel to site to capture photos of our project and people
Internal Communications
- Lead initiatives to support employee engagement through newsletters, events, and campaigns
- Support the development and launch of an enhanced employee intranet including stakeholder consultation, content creation, and administration
- Implement plans and create documents for project updates, program rollouts, and organizational changes
- Work alongside our Safety, People & Culture, and CSR teams in the creation of campaigns and tactics
Brand Compliance & Visual Content
- Ensure consistent application of branding across all materials, including swag, signage, and logos
- Collaborate on graphic design and video editing projects to develop visually engaging content
Community & Industry Engagement
- Promote the company’s community involvement through project announcements and profiles
- Strengthen relationships with industry partners
Leadership Collaboration
- Partner with business leaders to identify communication needs and align efforts with broader organizational goals
- Assist in the development of reports and presentations for the Executive Leadership Team
- Liase with our parent company, Volker Wessels, as required
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, with a focus on internal and external storytelling
- Industry experience in construction or related sectors is an asset
- Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editing skills tailored to diverse audiences
- Proficiency in digital tools for content management, social media, graphic design, and video editing
- Strong strategic planning abilities and a results-oriented approach to communications
- Sound judgement and business acumen, with the ability to align communications strategies with organizational goals and understand the broader industry and market context
- Creative, collaborative, and adept at managing multiple priorities
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving
Join a Team Where People Truly Matter
About Volker Stevin Canada
Volker Stevin Canada and its sister companies across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of: construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits. In anticipation of our client’s needs, we strive to build and maintain long term relationships based on safety, quality, value, trust, and timely service. In addition to upholding professionalism, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our relationships with our clients, professional associates, subcontractors, and suppliers we ensure the longevity of the Company while sustaining growth and profitability. Holding a moral obligation to a safe, environmentally responsible work environment we model safety excellence as our way of life – where individual professional growth is the foundation for company growth. Our culture of building and maintaining successful partnerships instills confidence in achieving both employee and client goals.Apply now for Senior Communications Specialist
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