Community Liaison Coordinator

**Build Your Career at Aecon**

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

**What is the Opportunity?**

**Faster.Smarter.Safer**. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Community Liaison Coordinatorto help us get there

140+ years in the industry means Aecon’s roots in construction and infrastructure development run deep. We have earned the position of the preferred contractor to numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) across Canada and abroad. Our Construction segment includes all aspects of the construction of both public and private infrastructure in the Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear, Utility, and Conventional Industrial sectors. We operate primarily in Canada but selectively pursue international initiatives.

Aecon is dedicated to a comprehensive, collaborative, Canada-wide approach to Indigenous engagement. We build relationships with Indigenous communities on a foundation of trust, respect, and understanding by acting as a responsible and respectful business partner, working side by side with community leaders and members, while creating and nurturing meaningful and beneficial opportunities and relationships.

**What You'll Do Here**:

- Supporting implementation of Aecon’s Relations Strategy within the Treaty 3 Dibaajimowin Project communities.
- 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 teams and Treaty 3, and other participants to support project commitments and communications.
- File management and recordkeeping.
- Support implementation of Aecon’s Indigenous awareness and recognition programs.
- Provide proposal and communications support within the Fibre to The Home Treaty 3 communities.
- Administrative oversight of Indigenous Participation Plans and associated internal Aecon reporting.
- Participate in relationship-building opportunities, including conferences and other offsite events to develop and maintain productive working relationships with the communities.

**What You Bring to the Team**:

- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with Indigenous engagement, research, consulting or strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance systems and history.
- Local to one of the communities within the Grand Council Treaty 3 Region
- 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, must be willing to travel to where projects or Indigenous Communities or Groups are located and work a flexible work schedule.
- 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.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kenora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location