Advisor, Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement

WSP Global Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services seeks an Advisor for the Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement team, based in Ontario and Peace River, Alberta. This hybrid position demands strong writing, communication skills, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The Advisor will consult with diverse groups, manage stakeholder events, and support client objectives effectively.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Attractive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for different clientele.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Consult with public, private businesses, government agencies, and Indigenous groups to support projects.
• Write and edit communication materials and engagement strategies for various projects.
• Oversee and facilitate stakeholder meetings, public events, and community liaison committees.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business management, or a 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and open to your ideas.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people .

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.

A day in the life :

• Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement : Consult with the public, private businesses, government agencies, and Indigenous groups to support projects.
• 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 various sectors.
• In Field Travel : Support clients in the field with individuals, communities, Indigenous groups, and local governments.
• Event Management : Oversee and facilitate stakeholder meetings, public events, and community liaison committees.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure that the highest standards of quality and compliance are maintained.

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.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for different clientele.
• Acute event management capabilities from concept development to implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode when challenges 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 Identification : 63189
• Locations : 25 York St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V5, CA
• Posting Date : 11 / 07 / 2024, 05 : 08 PM

About Us

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.

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.

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates during the selection process.

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

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