Storytelling Strategy & Interview Coach - West Coast
Stantec Consulting International Ltd., Los Angeles, CA, United States
What You’ll Do
Pursuit Strategy & Interview Coaching
Develop awareness of client organizations, decision‐maker profiles, market forces, project drivers, and competitive positioning to inform messaging and differentiation. Translate insights into actionable recommendations for pursuit teams.
Guide teams in developing strong interview strategies aligned with client priorities, competitive landscape, and Page, now Stantec’s, design perspective.
Craft messaging frameworks, win themes, narratives, and interview agendas tailored to pursuit strategy.
Collaborate with Marketing, Pursuits, and Technical teams to align interview voice with written proposal messaging.
Coach pursuit teams and individuals preparing for shortlist interviews, elevating message clarity, delivery confidence, team chemistry, and audience connection through Page, now Stantec’s, proven process.
Provide real‑time feedback during rehearsals and facilitate working sessions that strengthen both content and delivery.
Model the presence, clarity, and storytelling behaviors you teach.
Curriculum Design & Training
Develop training modules, workshops, and learning experiences that strengthen communication, storytelling, and interview skills across the office and firmwide.
Facilitate sessions that build confidence and capability in individuals and teams.
Create toolkits, guides, and resources to equip others to coach and communicate effectively.
Internal & External Facilitation
Support other Storytelling team initiatives when not supporting a pursuit, including internal communication projects and organizational storytelling efforts.
Assist with external client engagements requiring facilitation, coaching, or communication strategy.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Performing Arts, Film, English Literature, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in communication coaching, storytelling, teaching, pursuit strategy, learning design, corporate coaching, or related roles.
Demonstrated ability to coach technical professionals and assess team dynamics.
High emotional intelligence, with training or experience using EQ‑i, DISC, or other validated assessment tools.
Demonstrated experience developing messaging frameworks, narratives, win themes, and strategic communication content.
Strong research skills, with the ability to synthesize insights quickly and translate them into strategy.
Superior writing and messaging skills, with a proven ability to simplify complex ideas.
Creative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with dynamic personalities and varied leadership styles.
Experience designing, planning, and facilitating workshops and training programs.
Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting deadlines tied to pursuits.
Familiarity with an integrated design mindset.
Helpful Additional Skills
Experience in video production, broadcast journalism, podcasting, or live performance.
On‑camera coaching or media training experience.
Ability to support scriptwriting, content creation, or multimedia storytelling.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range: Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas $92,900.00 - $134,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles Organization: BC-4017 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP National Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 21/04/2026 03:04:03 Req ID: 1004573
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Develop awareness of client organizations, decision‐maker profiles, market forces, project drivers, and competitive positioning to inform messaging and differentiation. Translate insights into actionable recommendations for pursuit teams.
Guide teams in developing strong interview strategies aligned with client priorities, competitive landscape, and Page, now Stantec’s, design perspective.
Craft messaging frameworks, win themes, narratives, and interview agendas tailored to pursuit strategy.
Collaborate with Marketing, Pursuits, and Technical teams to align interview voice with written proposal messaging.
Coach pursuit teams and individuals preparing for shortlist interviews, elevating message clarity, delivery confidence, team chemistry, and audience connection through Page, now Stantec’s, proven process.
Provide real‑time feedback during rehearsals and facilitate working sessions that strengthen both content and delivery.
Model the presence, clarity, and storytelling behaviors you teach.
Curriculum Design & Training
Develop training modules, workshops, and learning experiences that strengthen communication, storytelling, and interview skills across the office and firmwide.
Facilitate sessions that build confidence and capability in individuals and teams.
Create toolkits, guides, and resources to equip others to coach and communicate effectively.
Internal & External Facilitation
Support other Storytelling team initiatives when not supporting a pursuit, including internal communication projects and organizational storytelling efforts.
Assist with external client engagements requiring facilitation, coaching, or communication strategy.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Performing Arts, Film, English Literature, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in communication coaching, storytelling, teaching, pursuit strategy, learning design, corporate coaching, or related roles.
Demonstrated ability to coach technical professionals and assess team dynamics.
High emotional intelligence, with training or experience using EQ‑i, DISC, or other validated assessment tools.
Demonstrated experience developing messaging frameworks, narratives, win themes, and strategic communication content.
Strong research skills, with the ability to synthesize insights quickly and translate them into strategy.
Superior writing and messaging skills, with a proven ability to simplify complex ideas.
Creative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with dynamic personalities and varied leadership styles.
Experience designing, planning, and facilitating workshops and training programs.
Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting deadlines tied to pursuits.
Familiarity with an integrated design mindset.
Helpful Additional Skills
Experience in video production, broadcast journalism, podcasting, or live performance.
On‑camera coaching or media training experience.
Ability to support scriptwriting, content creation, or multimedia storytelling.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range: Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas $92,900.00 - $134,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles Organization: BC-4017 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP National Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 21/04/2026 03:04:03 Req ID: 1004573
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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