Communication & Community Relations Specialist

EllisDon; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Communications & Community Relations Specialist in Mississauga. You will act as the main point of contact for community inquiries, build relationships with residents and authorities, and support project teams by addressing concerns through proactive stakeholder engagement.

You will develop communications, maintain databases, and coordinate meetings while documenting all interactions and outcomes to safeguard project timelines and community trust.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in community engagement or stakeholder relations or related field.
• Ability to build relationships with residents, businesses, agencies and communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for community inquiries related to construction activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, businesses, municipalities, and agencies.
• Support project teams in addressing community concerns through stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and distribute project communications and updates.
• Coordinate community meetings and public engagement activities.
• Manage inquiries, responses, and escalation of complex matters.
• Maintain records of stakeholder interactions and outcomes.
• Provide regular updates to teams and leadership on engagement results.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Communications

Project coordination

Documentation

MS Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications or PR

Degree in Urban Planning or Construction Mgmt (or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Job description

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Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You As a Communications & Community Relations Specialist Will

• Act as the main point of contact for community inquiries related to construction activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, businesses, municipalities, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Support project teams in identifying and addressing community concerns through proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder databases, engagement records, and community contact lists.
• Prepare and distribute project communications, including notices, newsletters, presentations, and public updates regarding construction impacts and milestones.
• Coordinate and support community meetings, information sessions, and public engagement activities.
• Manage community inquiries and complaints, ensuring timely responses, issue resolution, and escalation of complex matters when required.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions, concerns, and resolutions.
• Monitor community issues, risks, and opportunities that may impact project delivery or reputation.
• Prepare reports and provide regular updates to project teams, clients, and leadership on community relations activities and engagement outcomes.

This Is The Right Role For You If

• Experience working in construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, municipal projects, real estate development, or other project-based environments is considered a strong asset.
• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Urban Planning, Political Science, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 5 to 7 years in community engagement, stakeholder relations, public consultation, communications, project coordination, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive relationships with community members, businesses, government agencies, municipalities, and other external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience preparing reports, correspondence, presentations, meeting minutes, and other professional documentation.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to respond professionally to sensitive or challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle, with the ability to travel between project sites and attend community meetings as required.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings, community events, or project activities when operationally required.
• The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.