Manager, Communications (14 Month Mat Leave Opportunity)

CDN is a recognized industry leader in the energy services sector. CDN is a full-service provider with expertise in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance, renewables/solar, major projects, combustion & emissions reduction, and measurement.

We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Communications to lead CDN’s corporate communications function. This is a multidisciplinary leadership role responsible for internal and external communications, marketing, digital strategy, advertising, brand management, public relations, community investment, corporate culture, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Chief People and Corporate Services Officer, you’ll translate business priorities into strategies that engage our predominantly field-based workforce, strengthen our brand across multiple markets, and support the evolving communications and marketing needs of CAVIS Energy, CDN’s United States counterpart.

This interim leadership opportunity (up to 14 months) comes with substantive accountability, independence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Communications department, including employees, contractors, budgets, resources, performance, and operational priorities.
• Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications and marketing strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish measurable outcomes, evaluate performance, and demonstrate the business value of communications and marketing initiatives.
• Manage departmental investments and ensure material decisions, expenditures, and recommendations are supported by accurate data and a defensible business rationale.
• Direct digital marketing, advertising, SEO, website management, social media, campaign development, audience targeting, and performance optimization.
• Protect and advance CDN’s corporate brand, ensuring consistency, integrity, and quality across communications, marketing, and operational applications.
• Lead corporate, leadership, and field communications for a geographically dispersed, predominantly field-based workforce.
• Guide corporate storytelling, executive messaging, video production, photography, advertising, and content development.
• Steward the Compass Core culture committee, strengthen the visibility of CDN’s values, lead culture measurement activities, and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage sponsorships, charitable partnerships, naming rights, community investment budgets, Indigenous partnership communications, and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Lead media relations, external communications, stakeholder engagement, corporate positioning, and reputation management in alignment with the Hoffmann Family of Companies.
• Support emerging communications, marketing, branding, and employee engagement requirements for CAVIS Energy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in corporate communications, marketing, brand management, public relations, writing, and editing. Experience in a B2B environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team, including setting priorities, delegating work, providing coaching and feedback, and managing performance.
• Ability to develop and execute integrated communications and marketing strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate corporate priorities into effective plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to identify target audiences and develop clear, engaging communications that inform and reinforce meaningful value propositions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, competing priorities, external resources, budgets, and multiple deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and with diverse audiences.
• Related university degree, college diploma, trade certification, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• Typically, 10 or more years of related communications, marketing, or public relations experience.
• Typically, three or more years of people leadership experience.
• Professional designation through the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), or a comparable professional association.

OUR EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Belonging to a strong, motivating team.
• On-the-job learning and support from invested, industry-leading professionals.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and RRSP-matching program.
• Generous vacation and flex days.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

AT CDN, OUR EMPLOYEES ARE UNITED BY OUR FOUR CORE VALUES:

• Character.
• Connection.
• Drive.
• Growth.

Apply today at www.cdncontrols.ca/careers

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

CDN is an equal opportunity employer and aims to be an employer of choice dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful environment where everyone can succeed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors.