J-1 Visa Public Policy Manager Jobs

INTRODUCTION

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support operational excellence. The Stantec community unites more than 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) include Corporate Development, Finance, Human Resources, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Stantec has a need for a Public Policy Co-op/Intern for the 2026 summer. You would work within a specialized team in support of various initiatives involving climate, sustainability, public policy, and international development.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with senior staff and leaders.
• Contribute to the preparation of quality technical documents.
• Draft policy briefs, memos, and reports under the supervision of senior staff.
• Compile data and statistics from various sources for policy and project analysis.
• Assist in audit assessments with assigned tasks commensurate with your level of experience.
• Attend social and professional development events.
• Provide support to and assist as needed an experienced team of professionals engaged in public policy.
• Coordinating of/participating in the preparation of project details.
• Participate in team meetings, providing input and suggestions for policy development and implementation.
• Maintain updated knowledge of current events and policy changes relevant to the organization’s mission.
• Perform various office tasks as required to deliver a quality product on schedule.
• Support communities we live and work.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, political science.
• Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, corporate clients, and the public.
• Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated interest in climate, sustainability, and public policy.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Problem-solving skills, discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information.
• Confident, detail oriented and enthusiastic team player.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with a sense of urgency to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team with a positive attitude.
• Able to contribute to a healthy safety and environmental culture.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a team setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

PAY RANGE

• $19.80 - $29.11 Hourly

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.

LOCATION

Primary Location: United States | DC | Washington

ORGANIZATION: BC-1909 ROU Services-US

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular

BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position

TRAVEL: No

SCHEDULE: Full time

JOB POSTING: 30/04/2026 01:04:15

REQ ID: 1005605

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