Indigenous Engagement Specialist

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Capital Crossing Constructors (CCC) is seeking an Indigenous Engagement Specialist to support respectful relationship-building with Indigenous communities for the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project in Ottawa, Ontario. The role focuses on engagement activities, social performance reporting, and regulatory alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain compliance with IPP/UNDRIP principles, and help ensure Indigenous priorities are integrated

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications, community development, sustainability, policy, planning or economic development
• Experience working as Analyst or Consultant in community and stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, or communications
• Experience on major infrastructure, transportation and bridges projects
• Excellent relationship building and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by project demands
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of community engagement activities for clients, including preparing materials and tracking stakeholder interactions
• Maintain databases and compile metrics for social performance reporting and project decision-making
• Prepare for client audits and identify social risks with strategic solutions
• Conduct social impact assessments with baselines and community profiles
• Advise clients on fulfilling socioeconomic commitments and best practices
• Develop concordance tables to ensure regulatory engagement duties are met
• Plan and implement Indigenous participation strategies for meaningful involvement
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with project managers and external partners
• Share expertise at conferences, webinars, and through blog posts
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate Indigenous knowledge into planning and decisions

Job description

As an Indigenous Engagement Specialist on the Alexandra Bridge Project, you will play an important role in supporting respectful relationship-building, communication, and engagement activities with Indigenous communities throughout the project lifecycle. The Alexandra Bridge Project is a significant infrastructure initiative focused on the rehabilitation and enhancement of one of the Ottawa–Gatineau region’s key transportation links. This complex bridge construction and refurbishment project will involve coordination with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and project partners while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and meaningful community and Indigenous engagement.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Marketing

Total Positions

1

Wage

CAD $90,000 - CAD $110,000 per year.

Hours/Week

40

Days of Work

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By

9/30/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Support the planning and delivery of community engagement activities for resource and infrastructure clients, including preparing materials, tracking stakeholder interactions, and facilitating outreach initiatives.
• Drive social performance reporting and analysis by maintaining databases, monitoring commitments, and compiling metrics to provide insights for project decision-making and compliance.
• Lead the research and preparation for client audits to proactively identify social risks and develop strategic solutions to project development challenges.
• Execute social impact assessments by establishing socio-economic baselines, community profiles, and identifying potential project impacts on Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Advise clients on fulfilling their socioeconomic commitments and support the development of plans that meet or exceed industry best practices.
• Create concordance tables and cross-reference materials to ensure all regulatory engagement duties for environmental assessments are met in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage the planning and implementation of community and Indigenous participation strategies to ensure meaningful project involvement.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by collaborating with project managers across the organization and with external partners.
• Contribute to industry thought leadership by sharing expertise at conferences, networking events, and webinars, as well as through professional blog posts.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and communities to integrate Indigenous knowledge, concerns and priorities into project planning and decision making.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

We’re excited to meet candidates who have: Post-secondary education in communications, community development, sustainability, policy, planning or economic development

• Related experience of as Analyst or Consultant in community and stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, or communications
• Experience working on (Analyst) or leading (Consultant) related major projects in the infrastructure, transportation and bridges.
• Creative and approachable professional capable of proposing innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Flexible and available for both domestic and international travel as required by project demands.
• Exceptional communicator with a polished presentation style and a proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Proactive and service-oriented, with a dedicated approach to meeting client needs and adaptability to the task's scale or complexity.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural with positive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French

This position is being posted under Capital Crossing Constructors (CCC), in joint venture with Webuild, Samsung C&T and Green Infrastructure Partners. We are proud to lead the Alexandra Bridge Project, a landmark infrastructure initiative connecting Ottawa and Gatineau. We are committed to delivering this complex project with a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, collaboration, and regulatory excellence. Our team works closely with partners, stakeholders, and communities to ensure the project is delivered with care, respect, and long-term impact. At Capital Crossing Constructors, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment where people can contribute meaningfully to building infrastructure that serves future generations.

About the Project

The Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project is one of Canada's most significant infrastructure initiatives, replacing the existing Alexandra Bridge that has connected Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Quebec for more than 120 years. As a vital interprovincial transportation corridor within the National Capital Region, the bridge serves thousands of pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit users while forming an integral part of Confederation Boulevard. Having reached the end of its service life, the existing bridge will be replaced with a modern, resilient crossing designed to meet the region's long-term transportation needs. The Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project represents a major investment in Canada's transportation infrastructure, supporting economic growth, regional connectivity, and community development while creating opportunities for skilled professionals to contribute to a landmark project that will serve Canadians for generations.

Why Choose Us?

• Expected Base Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

As proud team members of Capital Crossing Contractors (CCC), we are dedicated to fostering respectful, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and driving positive change through partnership and collaboration. We recognize the Alexandra Bridge Project is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People and we are committed to honoring their heritage and culture through ongoing listening, learning, and partnership.

Our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) aligns with legal obligations and reconciliation efforts, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We strive for genuine, meaningful engagement emphasizing equity, cultural relevance, mutual respect, and support for Indigenous-led priorities.

We are committed to advancing Indigenous business relationships and reconciliation. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that supports Indigenous Peoples through equitable employment, procurement and culturally respectful engagement.

Cover letter is not required and does not impact the application process, but welcome if anybody wants to include one.