Position Title:  Sr. Communications & Community Engagement 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 Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Director, the Sr. Communications & Community Engagement Specialist will support with project communications and community engagement while maintaining strong client relationships. This role will help execute approved communication, engagement, issues management, and media strategies, and bring strong media relationships, experience with elected officials, and proven communications expertise on large infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Collaborate with partners and the project team to develop communications and community engagement materials to engage, educate, and build trust with stakeholders and community members.
• Work with project partners to develop and optimize the communications and public engagement schedule of the project agreement for the development phase and construction phase.
• Support the development of processes to ensure effective coordination between all project partners, and transparent communications with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Support research, planning, development, and execution of communications, issues management and crisis plans for various scopes of work.
• Integrate with the project team to support the partnership’s development of communications, public information, advertising, key messaging and social media materials for external audiences. Support internal communications as required.  
• Support the project owner’s media relations, press releases, media responses and statements by drafting materials and providing timely information and communications insights.
• Support the development of processes, and the collection of photo and video assets.
• Support planning and execution of special events and community meetings with multiple stakeholders.
• Serve as the constructor’s representative at stakeholder and community meetings, operations meetings, and communications working group meetings to collaboratively identify activities to be communicated to affected residents or stakeholders.
• Support the project owner in effectively mitigating, responding to, and tracking project-related issues, contributing to timely resolution to public inquiries.
• Participate in emergency and crisis preparedness planning and initiatives together with the project owner and partners.
• In tandem, liaise with Aecon’s corporate leads to ensure transfer of best practices and lessons learned for similar projects, on an ongoing basis.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 4 - 5 years’ experience in communications within the infrastructure sector.
• A post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, or related field.
• Experienced in media relations, crisis communications, issues management, corporate and community relations.
• Experience and understanding of working with multiple project partners and government.
• Customer focused, detail-oriented, responsive and proactive.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple priorities with tight deadlines and meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough grasp of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva considered an asset.
• Digital, social, and traditional media savvy.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Security Clearance and Background Checks Required.

Reason for vacancy: New

Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role. 

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.