Construction & Community Coordinator

Stantec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,900 - 86,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a proactive Construction & Community Engagement Coordinator in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves stakeholder engagement, project communications, and monitoring construction activities. Key responsibilities include liaising with project teams, maintaining stakeholder lists, and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have project management experience and excellent communication skills, with a focus on infrastructure projects. A university degree is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project development and management focused on infrastructure.
• Experience in construction contract administration and community consultations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project managers and contractors.
• Develop Engagement Plans and maintain stakeholder lists.
• Monitor construction progress and communicate updates.

Skills

Construction site experience

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical writing

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Education

University degree or post-graduate college diploma

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award‑winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to join our practice as a Construction & Community Engagement Coordinator, working primarily at a project site in Caledon, Peel Region. This role combines stakeholder engagement, project communications, and on‑site presence during construction. You will act as a key liaison between project teams, contractors, and community stakeholders while monitoring construction activities and supporting clear, proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with project delivery managers, contractors, and external agencies.
• Develop and maintain project Engagement Plans and communications.
• Ensure project information is accurate on program webpages and PlanEngage.
• Maintain stakeholder lists and build relationships with schools, businesses, health centers, and community organizations.
• Prepare and distribute notices, newsletters, maps, and event materials.
• Host Public Information Centres and stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct Business and Institutional Care Program (BICP) surveys and regular check‑ins with area businesses.
• Plan and manage project signage, wayfinding, and hoarding.
• Support proactive issues resolution.
• Monitor construction progress to understand schedules, impacts, and mitigation measures and communicate these clearly to stakeholders.
• Review Traffic Management and Construction Management Plans to assess impacts on the travelling public, businesses, institutions, and property owners.
• Track monthly progress lookaheads and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in project kick‑offs, bi‑weekly reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Input project‑level communications information into progress reports and communications calendars.
• Track construction‑related outages (planned and emergency) for communication to key stakeholders.
• Train and mentor junior staff in communications procedures and standards.
• Maintain organized project documentation and photo records for use in communications materials.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience working on a construction site, preferably with linear municipal water/wastewater and/or tunneling projects.
• Proven project management skills, delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Experience in construction contract administration, consulting, and/or community consultations (preferred).
• Strong listening and problem‑solving skills for issues resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Capacity to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated with strong technical writing and public speaking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions as required.

Education and Experience

• A university degree or post‑graduate college diploma.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project development, implementation, and management, with a focus on infrastructure projects.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $61,900.00 - $86,700.00 Annually

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, 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 time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.