Position Title:  Director, Communications

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? 
 

We are a trusted provider of end-to-end integrated Urban Transportation Solutions. From Light Rail Transit (LRT) to subways and commuter rail systems, Aecon’s expansive resources for planning, engineering, procuring, building and commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects means we can handle all aspects of a transit project, from conception through operation.

The Communications Director will lead all aspects of strategic communications for a major rail infrastructure project in Quebec. This senior role is responsible for setting the vision and ensuring best-in-class execution of project communications, stakeholder engagement, and community relations. The Director will oversee the development and implementation of client-approved Communication Plans, Issues Management and Crisis Communication strategies, as well social media engagement and media relations strategies. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects, strong relationships with Quebec media, fluency in French and English, and proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, including elected officials and regulatory bodies.

What You Will Do Here:

• In collaboration with the client and colleagues, research, plan, develop, and execute communication plans for a specific event, scope of work, and/or for issues management. 
• Working closely with the construction team, develop communication materials for print, digital or social media formats (e.g., fact sheets, construction notices, advertisements, digital/copy writing, presentations, signage, Q&A, community letters,). 
• Draft media relations materials including press releases, media responses and statements, and produce media reports and social listening analytics. 
• Collaborate with the client to develop and write editorial content and coordinate photography/video for the project website and social media platforms. 
• Attend stakeholder and community meetings, operations meetings, communications working group meetings and government authority communications meetings, to proactively identify activities to be communicated to affected residents or stakeholders. 
• Plan and write communication materials and organize outreach meetings, forums, public information centres, tours, stakeholder meetings and project milestone events. 
• Work effectively with public and private sector partners to build relationships with various professional associations and stakeholders. 
• Ensure adherence to service standards by effectively mitigating, responding to, and reporting project-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and logging. 
• Respond to public inquiries (in-person, by telephone or via email) about design and construction activities (including information on construction schedules, transit and traffic impacts, community meetings, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Support emergency and crisis communications by drafting required communications materials. 
• In tandem, create a library of best practices for similar projects, on an ongoing basis. 
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. 

What You Bring to the Team:

• A post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations or journalism or equivalent experience. 
• 15+ years of experience in communications, preferably in a key role that shaped the success of an infrastructure project. 
• The ideal candidate brings established relationships with Quebec media. 
• Experience and understanding of working with elected officials and various levels of government is an asset. 
• Customer focused, detail-oriented, responsive and proactive. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple priorities with tight deadlines and meticulous attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including superior skills in Excel. 
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). 
• Digitally and social media savvy. 
• Professional business communication designations considered an asset. 
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity. 
• Bilingual in French and English is required.
• Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.

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.