Manager, Corporate Communications

About the role

Valard is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to lead enterprise‑wide communication strategies for high‑profile infrastructure projects across Canada. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Strategy, you will shape messaging that builds trust long before construction begins.

Key responsibilities

• Execute Valard’s enterprise marketing and brand strategy in line with corporate growth objectives.
• Guide communications for major transmission, substation, and utility construction projects, ensuring clear and timely stakeholder messaging.
• Manage corporate communications including media relations, public relations, social media, website content, and internal messaging.
• Champion AI‑driven tools—generative AI for content drafting, image generation for branded materials, and analytics platforms—to accelerate the communications workflow.
• Oversee creation of marketing collateral such as capability statements, project profiles, presentations, brochures, and digital assets.
• Partner with Business Development and Operations to support proposals, pursuits, and client engagement.
• Manage external agencies, vendors, and creative partners, maintaining consistent brand standards.
• Monitor market trends, competitor positioning, and industry insights to inform strategic planning.
• Develop and manage the marketing budget, tracking ROI.
• Lead and mentor the marketing team, setting priorities and performance expectations.

Required profile

• 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 in construction, utilities, engineering, infrastructure or related industrial sectors.
• Proven track record leading brand strategy, digital marketing and corporate communications.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and external agency relationships.
• Strong understanding of proposal marketing and business‑development support in a project‑based environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AI‑driven content creation tools (e.g., generative AI platforms).
• Experience using communications analytics software.
• Knowledge of image‑generation tools for branded materials.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $90,000‑$110,000 CAD.
• Opportunity to lead communications for large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI tools to enhance productivity.