Strategic Engagement & BD Specialist in Calgary, Alberta at Control Tech

The future is bright for Control Tech! Join us—there are great things to come!

Control Tech is a leading cross-border Instrumentation, Electrical & Automation solutions provider. Committed to excellence, we are experts in construction, maintenance, turnarounds and optimization, as well as structures, production operations, parts sales and more. As a people-first company, our skilled and diversified team is known for providing stellar customer service, and we are always ready to explore new avenues for our safe and versatile solutions.

Our mission is to empower our people to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients safely and efficiently while continuing to strengthen and preserve the environment in which we operate. We are committed to safety, quality work, community, work-life balance and honesty throughout our organization.

Job Brief:

The Strategic Engagement & Business Development Specialist – North America supports the continued growth of Control Tech’s operations through four connected areas: business development support and document control, Indigenous relations and community engagement, marketing and communications, and events and client engagement. Working closely with the Director of Business Development and cross-functional leaders, the role independently owns assigned initiatives, professionally represents Control Tech with clients and Indigenous partners, and moves projects from concept through execution.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Business Development Support & Document Control

Support North American business development initiatives and priorities in coordination with the Director of Business Development.Maintain and organize client information, presentations, capability packages, qualification materials and other business development documentation.Coordinate updates to project experience, resumes, safety statistics, Indigenous-engagement information and other commonly requested client documentation.Support RFQs, RFPs, client presentations, prequalification packages and other business development submissions.Maintain organized records of client meetings, opportunities, action items and follow-up requirements.Support CRM accuracy, opportunity tracking and standardized business development reporting.Coordinate information among Business Development, Operations, Safety, Human Resources, Finance and other internal departments.Develop and maintain standardized business development templates, processes and document-control practices.

Indigenous Relations & Community Engagement

Support and execute Control Tech’s Indigenous-engagement strategy in collaboration with the Director of Business Development and leadership.Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, businesses, economic development organizations and partners.Serve as a day-to-day contact for designated Indigenous partnerships and independently manage routine engagement.Coordinate community meetings, visits, events and partnership activities.Support the development and execution of Indigenous Participation Plans and related commitments.Track Indigenous employment, procurement, community investment, training and partnership commitments, and coordinate related internal and client reporting.Identify opportunities for community participation, employment, training, procurement and business partnerships.Represent Control Tech at Indigenous business events, conferences, community events and industry functions.Work with Operations and Human Resources to communicate partnership commitments internally and support appropriate execution.Develop Indigenous-relations content for proposals, presentations, client reporting and approved communications.

General

Comply with company safety programs, policies and procedures.Perform other related duties and support special projects as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in business, marketing, communications, Indigenous relations, public relations or a related field is required.Approximately three to five years of experience in business development coordination, Indigenous relations, marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement, event management or a related field.Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.Demonstrated ability to build relationships, create polished written and visual content, and manage initiatives from concept through completion.Strong organization, project coordination and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel; experience with social media, CRM, content-management and design platforms is an asset.Experience in oil and gas, energy, construction, industrial services or a related industry is an asset.Experience working directly with Indigenous communities, organizations or businesses is strongly preferred.Experience supporting proposals, RFQs/RFPs, capability packages, corporate events or client engagement is an asset.Professional judgment and discretion when working with employees, clients, Indigenous partners, community representatives and senior leaders.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional North American environment.Willingness and ability to travel periodically within Canada and, where required, North America.

Self-Management Behaviors (expected of all employees in the Control Tech family):

Self-Awareness: Recognizes their impact on others, understands strengths and limitations, and demonstrates confidence and sound judgment.Self-Control: Manages disruptive emotions and impulses and acts consistently with Control Tech’s core values.Maintains Motivation: Strives to learn, improve and achieve successful outcomes.Listens and Speaks Respectfully: Listens generously, clarifies meaning and intent, and communicates directly and respectfully.Collaborator: Works effectively with a wide variety of people, addresses conflict directly and productively, and contributes to the success of others.