Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

**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 First.** 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

At Aecon we:

- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to **support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being**:

- Believe in helping you build your career through our **Aecon University and Leadership Programs**:

- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our **Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs**, and our **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) **to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a **leader in sustainable construction**. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by **minimizing our impact** on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

**Purpose of the Position**
We are an industry leader.

Aecon is well-positioned in the Canadian marketplace as an industry leader in the development and construction of infrastructure. We have a roster of ongoing major projects here and abroad, record backlog diversified across multiple sectors and duration, and a robust pipeline of future project pursuits. We are in a strong market position, but we are ultimately aiming higher.

Reporting to the Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator will provide oversight to the organization in all areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Coordinator will provide enterprise-wide guidance to our corporation while building effective working relationships with the broader HR Group as well as managers and employees across our organization.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate activities of the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council.
- Facilitate the execution of priorities championed by the five Employee Resource Groups.
- Lead engagement with community groups, organizations and JV teams on their community benefits, social impact, or equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Conducts sensitive and complex diversity data analysis and create reports and presentations to enable action planning and measure impact of initiatives.
- Write and oversee diversity and inclusion-related polices/practices as required.
- Experience working in or with First Nations communities is an asset.
- Experience working in or with the U.S. is an asset.

**Required Knowledge and Skills**
- Demonstrated experience in EDI Program Development or Learning & Development.
- Post-secondary education in Women & Gender Studies, Sociology (i.e. Critical Race Theory, Critical Disability Studies), or Indigenous Studies.
- Maintains current knowledge of practices, theories and research in equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience with project management and administering programs.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating learning programs focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- The ability to challenge beliefs and facilitate learning and open dialogue on complex and sensitive topics.
- Expertise in change management strategies and communicating initiatives/programs to varying audiences at all levels.

**Necessary Competencies**
- Organized.
- Data-literate.
- Leadership Courage
- Written and Verbal Communication.
- Attention to Detail.
- Process Driven.
- Priority Setting.
- Time Management.
- Systems Agility/Tech Savvy.
- Approachable.
- Confidentiality.
- Project Management.
- Problem Solving.
- Exercise Judgement.