Coordinator, Indigenous Liason

Aecon Group Inc.; Brighton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. invites applications for an Indigenous Liaison Coordinator. The role provides administration, field and operational support within Ontario, focusing on Williams Treaty First Nations and Saugeen Ojibway Nation territories.

The position requires strong communication, cultural awareness and travel between communities. Reporting to the Indigenous Relations Senior Manager, you will help implement engagement strategies, coordinate community initiatives, and support project commitments

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous engagement, research or consulting.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance systems or history is preferred.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Aecon’s Indigenous Relations Strategy within rights holder communities.
• Develop community relations and partnership initiatives for projects.
• Coordinate procurement, employment and training opportunities for projects.
• Act as liaison between project team and Indigenous communities to support commitments and communications.
• Maintain file management and recordkeeping.

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Indigenous Relations Senior Manager, the Indigenous Liaison Coordinator will provide administration, field and operational support, and coordination within Ontario and with specific priority on the Williams Treaty First Nations (WTFN) territory and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) territory.

What You'll Do Here

• Supporting implementation of Aecon’s Indigenous Relations Strategy within the rights holder communities to our projects.
• Assist in the development of community relations and partnership initiatives within the project.
• Interface with functional groups to coordinate procurement, employment, and training opportunities for projects.
• Act as a liaison between project team and the rights holder communities, and other participants to support project commitments, committees and communications.
• File management and recordkeeping.
• Support implementation of our projects Indigenous participation plans, including cultural awareness, capacity-building, and economic inclusion initiatives.
• Provide proposal development and communications support tailored to the rights holders of our projects and surrounding communities, ensuring clarity, cultural sensitivity, and responsiveness.
• Administrative oversight of Indigenous Participation Plans, including data collection, analysis and reporting within the project.
• Participate in relationship-building opportunities, including conferences, in community events and other offsite events to develop and maintain productive working relationships with the communities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Indigenous engagement strategies, recommending improvements based on feedback and outcomes.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all Indigenous-related project activities meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to internal training and education efforts to build cultural competency across project teams.
• Other duties as required.

What You Bring To The Team

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with Indigenous engagement, research, consulting or strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance systems and history.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience with general project communications and/or community engagement is considered an asset.
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Mobility is essential, the position requires the successful candidate to be on the road travelling between communities and our project sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect; is effective both inside and outside the organization, and controversial topics.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of (and established relationships within) Williams Treaty First Nations and/or Saugeen Ojibway Nation are strongly preferred
• Local to one of the Indigenous communities, Indigenous lived experience and knowledge of local Indigenous culture is an asset.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of UNDRIP and the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions' 94 Calls to Action, specifically number 92.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of Section 35 of the Constitution Act.

Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of work conducted, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information. Those with a valid OPG security clearance are strongly preferred.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.