Job Description

Company Description

At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it\'s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We\'re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\'re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let\'s get started.



AECOM is seeking a passionate Senior Community Engagement and Communication Specialist to ensure tremendous outcomes from work we do with our clients. This is a permanent full-time position. This position will report to the Manager, Community Engagement & Communication and can be based at any of our Canadian offices. As part of the Environment Business Line, in the Impact Assessment and Permitting Group, on the Community Engagement and Communications Team, you\'ll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. This position is accountable for driving, planning and carrying out community engagement and communication plans, working collaboratively with specialist teams as part of environmental assessment (EA), impact assessment and permitting processes, and contributing to the development of our strategic community engagement and communication practice.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

\xc2\xb7 Working with multi-disciplinary teams and project managers to strategically develop strategic communication and community engagement plans and activities on behalf of our clients and tracking and reporting on the results of consultation and engagement

\xc2\xb7 Supporting the management of project budgets and schedules, internal and external document control, resourcing and project records

\xc2\xb7 Supporting the growth of the community engagement and communication client portfolio through the development of project proposals and other business development activities

\xc2\xb7 Leading public and stakeholder engagement activities and tactics, including in-person and virtual workshops, advisory committees, community meetings, and public open houses

\xc2\xb7 Creating and reviewing communication materials including key messages, FAQs, presentations, notices, story boards, and discussion guides

\xc2\xb7 Evaluating the effectiveness of communication and engagement programs and services

\xc2\xb7 Managing the exceptional execution of deliverables and tasks, including delegating work to and mentoring intermediate and junior staff

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

\xc2\xb7 A degree or professional designation is preferred (such as communication, environmental planning), although proven practical experience is essential

\xc2\xb7 8+ years working in a similar role in the public or private sectors

\xc2\xb7 8+ years professional writing experience including: plain language, AODA, web-content, internal and external communications

\xc2\xb7 Strong analytical, planning, organizational, problem solving and time management skills

\xc2\xb7 Excellent interpersonal communication skills; this role requires continuous interaction with team leaders, client management and the public

\xc2\xb7 A valid driver license and access to transportation

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and remotely if required

Preferred Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the Canadian regulatory and policy context, Federal and Provincial Impact Assessment processes - including leading practice in communication and engagement and/ or Indigenous engagement and participation

\xc2\xb7 Bilingual in English and French would be an asset

\xc2\xb7 Experience with government relations, media relations, public relations, stakeholder analysis and facilitation

\xc2\xb7 Strong knowledge of project coordination/ management concepts and processes

\xc2\xb7 Membership in or accreditation from IAP2, CPRS, IABC, IAF is an asset

Additional Information

\xc2\xb7 Relocation is not available for this position.

\xc2\xb7 Sponsorship is not available for this position.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there\'s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you\'ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let\'s get started.

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