Communications Specialist - Scarborough, Canada - Aecon Group

Aecon Group

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Scarborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

Aecon is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the Urban Transportations Solutions group to support a dynamic, transit project in the Greater Toronto Area.

We are proud to support a project that is committed to faster and more convenient travel, ultimately keeping our community in mind to support the ease of travel within the city.

This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team

What You Will Do Here

Liaise with Construction management team/onsite construction staff to understand, and accurately communicate the type, sequencing and duration of construction work and its associated impact on the public and other stakeholders.
Monitor construction schedules and provide realtime progress updates to the Communications team to support the development of accurate and timely public communications materials.
Uphold notification requirements with the construction management team/onsite construction crews.
Foster and maintain relationships with residents, business owners, educational institutions, BIAs and other stakeholders affected by Project construction activities.
Together with the Client, identify, track and resolve constructionrelated issues affecting the public, particularly for those in the immediate construction area.
Attend coordination and working group meetings, as assigned, to identify opportunities for public engagement as well as to coordinate and integrate public communications activities with planned construction works.
Maintain a detailed events calendar that support the Communications Team in planning of all communications/stakeholder relations/ community engagement materials that are consistent, effective and integrated.
Plan and execute public meetings, open houses, teletownhalls, and community events, including the logistics to ensure consistent, effective and rewarding experience for all.
Develop presentations for public meetings and open houses, as assigned.
Support the development and maintenance of business signs on the Project.
Support onsite incident and crisis communications by providing timely progress updates to the Communications team.
Attend Communications Working Group Meeting, as required.
On a rotating schedule with the other Community Relations person, staff the Project Community Office to deal facetoface with community inquiries, where required.
Track all public inquiries and provide regular updates on the metrics.

What You Bring To The Team

Postsecondary education in communications, public relations or journalism.
Minimum of three years of experience in Community Relations or Corporate Communications and good understanding of communicating about transit projects or constructionrelated projects.
Good presentation and negotiation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must work well within a crossfunctional team environment as well as independently.
Excellent interpersonal skill; ability to build positive relationships and working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Must be energetic and comfortable with a fastpaced environment with constantly changing needs.
Excellent skills with MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
This is an onsite position. Must have a vehicle and be able to drive and be present onsite.