Position Title:  Indigenous Relations Specialist

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 Always. 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 responsibly 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!

What is the Opportunity

Aecon is dedicated to a comprehensive, collaborative approach to Indigenous engagement in Canada with some United States Tribal content. 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. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Indigenous Relations, the Indigenous Relations Specialist will provide support to the Indigenous Relations Team for activities and projects across Aecon’s construction operations sectors.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Supporting implementation of Aecon’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Help to sustain Aecon's accredidation status with organizations including the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.
• Assist in the development of community relations including partnership initiatives with Indigenous businesses and supplier relationship management.
• Interface with operational and functional groups to coordinate implementation of Indigenous procurement, employment and training opportunities and policies.
• Act as a liaison between project teams and Indigenous partners and other participants to support project commitments and communications.
• File management and recordkeeping including planning, maintaining, and reporting on engagement and benchmarking activities.
• Support implementation of Aecon’s Indigenous awareness and recognition programs.
• Provide strategic proposal and communications support, including storytelling.
• Administrative oversight of Indigenous Participation Plans and associated reporting.
• Participate in relationship-building opportunities, including conferences and other offsite events to develop and maintain productive working relationships with Indigenous Communities.
• Opportunity to participate in critical Northern Canada development projects.
• Travel as required.
   

What you Bring to the Team

• Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Post-secondary education in Political Science, Communications, Indigenous Studies, Business or another acceptable discipline from a recognized educational institution, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Indigenous engagement, research, consulting or knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance systems and history, lived experience, knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are essential. Experience with general project communications and/or community engagement are considered an asset.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be willing to travel to where projects or Indigenous Communities or Groups are located and work a flexible work schedule.
• Strong business writing skills are essential. 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,
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines and tasks.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.