Community Relations Coordinator Job Details | Aecon

SML Inox; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Community Relations Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in connecting construction projects with local communities. This position involves engaging with stakeholders, facilitating recruitment efforts, and ensuring effective communication about construction activities. You will collaborate with various teams to develop community engagement initiatives and address public inquiries, making a positive impact on the community. If you are passionate about infrastructure and have a knack for building relationships, this is the opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment dedicated to sustainable development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Community Relations or Corporate Communications.
• Post-secondary diploma in communications or related field.
• Knowledge of construction trade unions and employment sector.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with construction teams and public to communicate project impacts.
• Conduct workshops for local job seekers and community engagement.
• Plan and execute public meetings and community events.

Skills

Community Relations

Corporate Communications

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Issues Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma in communications

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We're proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks, and we're ready to build the future of our country.

Are you passionate about infrastructure and its impact on communities? We are currently looking for a Community Relations Coordinator to join Aecon Group Inc. The Community Relations Coordinator serves as a key liaison with the Construction management team/on-site construction crews, and members of the public.

The Community Relations Coordinator will work with the Communications team to develop and execute initiatives that support Aecon's community benefits, community relations and communications programs. This position reports to the Communications and Public Engagement Lead.

What You'll Do Here:

1. Collaborate with the projects subcontractors and Aecon's Human Resources department to support recruitment efforts targeting local communities and equity-deserving groups for apprenticeships and professional roles within the project.
2. Work with community organizations and workforce development agencies to facilitate the recruitment process.
3. Conduct information sessions and workshops for job seekers from local communities and equity-deserving groups, focusing on employment opportunities in the construction sector.
4. Identify business opportunities to engage local businesses in the project.
5. Partner with workforce agencies to plan, organize, and deliver employment-related information sessions.
6. Assist with tracking and monitoring the workforce development plan, including preparing reports and presentation materials as required.
7. Build and maintain relationships with residents, business owners, educational institutions, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and other stakeholders impacted by the project.
8. Liaise with the construction management team and on-site staff to understand and effectively communicate the type, sequencing, and duration of construction activities and their potential impacts on the public and stakeholders.
9. Monitor construction schedules and provide real-time updates to the Communications team to ensure the development of accurate and timely public communication materials.
10. Support adherence to notification requirements with the construction management team and on-site crews.
11. Work with the client to identify, track, and resolve construction-related issues affecting the public, particularly those in the immediate construction area.
12. Attend coordination and working group meetings to identify opportunities for public engagement and integrate communication activities with construction schedules.
13. Maintain a detailed events calendar to assist the Communications Team in planning consistent, effective, and integrated communication, stakeholder relations, and community engagement activities.
14. Plan and execute public meetings, open houses, tele-townhalls, and community events, ensuring a consistent, effective, and positive experience for all participants.
15. Develop presentations for public meetings and open houses as needed.
16. Assist in the development and maintenance of business signage for the project.
17. Support on-site incidents and crisis communications by providing timely updates to the Communications team.
18. Respond to public inquiries (in-person, by telephone, or via email) regarding design and construction activities, including construction schedules, transit and traffic impacts, and community meetings.
19. Track inquiries and provide regular updates on metrics.
20. Staff the Project Community Office on a rotating schedule with the other Community Relations representative to address face-to-face community inquiries as required.
21. Support the team and the client in developing and maintaining communication and public engagement efforts.
22. Undertake other duties as assigned by the Communications and Public Engagement Lead.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A post-secondary diploma in communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction trade unions and employment sector.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Community Relations or Corporate Communications and a good understanding of communicating about transit projects or construction-related projects.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must work well within a cross-functional team environment as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Must be energetic and comfortable with a fast-paced environment with constantly changing needs.
• Proven track record in coordinating multiple priorities and applying effective issues management techniques.
• Excellent skills with MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• This is an on-site position. Must have a vehicle and be able to drive and be present on-site.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.