Advisor, Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement

WSP in Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join WSP as an Advisor in the Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management team. Leverage your expertise in stakeholder engagement to support clients in meeting project objectives, while enjoying a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Hybrid Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years relevant work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the resource development sector is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients, public, private businesses, and Indigenous groups.
• Support clients in field with individuals, communities, and organizations.
• Write and edit communication materials and engagement strategies.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business management, or related field

Job description

We are looking for an Advisor to join our team within the Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management (ISEIM) team in Ontario and Peace River, Alberta. This Advisor will work collaboratively to provide support for our clients to help them meet their project objectives. The ideal candidate is highly efficient and productive, has strong writing and communication skills, and has effective time management skills. This individual typically has a minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in Indigenous and / or stakeholder engagement or related experience in resource development. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis upon working well within multi-disciplinary teams. This is a hybrid role with expected travel for client service delivery work.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging .
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life :

• Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement : Consult with the public, private businesses, government agencies and Indigenous groups to support projects with appropriate consideration given to their opinions and viewpoints.
• Logistical and Organizational Administrative Support : Client support including capturing meeting notes, preparing meeting agendas, community research and profiles, mailout coordination and more.
• Communications : Write and edit communication materials and engagement strategies for projects in a variety of sectors including transportation, mining and energy resources.
• In Field Travel : Support clients in the field with individuals, communities, Indigenous groups and local governments and organizations.
• Event Management : Oversee and facilitate stakeholder meetings, public events, community liaison committees, community pop-up events and virtual meetings.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure that the highest standards of quality and compliance are maintained in all aspects of our operations, including project delivery and client interactions.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in Indigenous and / or stakeholder engagement or related experience in resource development.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment.
• A self-starter attitude with the confidence to embrace and execute new projects and opportunities.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for different clientele.
• Acute event management capabilities from concept development to implementation on the ground.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode when challenges or concerns arise.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships.

Experience in the resource development sector would be considered an asset.

Job Info

• Job ID : 63189
• Location : 25 York St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V5, CA
• Posting Date : 11 / 07 / 2024, 05 : 08 PM

Employer Description

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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