Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Oversee US/Canadian employee immigration, vendor coordination, compliance, and communications.
23 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Contractor
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
audit management
license management
deadline monitoring
reporting
petition administration
partner management
- Act as a liaison between the external immigration service partner, foreign national employees, human resources, and managers to provide accurate and appropriate information and guidance.
- Provide expertise and consultative skills in assisting the team with process improvements to streamline, document and bundle immigration and visa processing.
- Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on metrics and trending and work on ad-hoc projects as required.
- Plan and execute effective communication strategy to convey timely immigration updates.
- Maintain and audit US Department of Labor and PERM Labor Certification Audit files.
- Maintain temporary foreign worker licenses by Canadian province.
- Work closely with the external immigration service partner on the strategy and details for all cases and associated employer-sponsored petitions.
- Monitor and manage immigration application deadlines.
- Carry out administrative tasks related to immigration processes including filing, mailings, and electronic documentation.
- Oversee and ensure that deadlines are met for the filing of immigration extension processes and commencement of permanent residence processes.
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day administration of US and Canadian employment-based immigration requirements and petitions.
- Coordinate events and/or educational programs for foreign national employees and their managers as required.
- Manage invoices coming from the external immigration service partner.
- Oversee the external immigration service partner relationship, including providing feedback regarding service levels and overall partnership.
- Communicate to foreign nationals regarding all stages of their non-immigrant and immigrant status (including documentation, strategy, and case progression).
- Maintain updated knowledge of immigration legislation/regulation and participate in re-designing the program in response to new compliance requirements.
Requirements
4-5 yrs
visa expertise
law degree
client focus
self-starter
detail oriented
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in a technical US/Canadian immigration role either in-house or in a law firm setting
- In-depth knowledge of US and Canadian visa types and processes with experience to review case facts and provide preliminary assessments.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills.
- Client-focused with the ability to build strong and productive business relationships with various stakeholder groups.
- Must be a highly-motivated self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow compliance laws and regulations.
- Experience exercising judgment and discretion according to company policies and practices.
- Able to set priorities and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive, positive, and solutions focused.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, or a related field.
- Experience influencing decisions and articulating immigration matters to stakeholders.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
Environment + Sustainability
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
Inclusion & Diversity
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score