Community Engagement and Communications Manager

AECOM•Markham, ON

1d•CA$95,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is actively growing the Impact Assessment & Permitting (IAP) team and is seeking a Manager for the Community Engagement and Communications Team for various offices within the Environment Business Line in Ontario. This is a backfill position. The successful candidate will be responsible for team management and have a Manager Mindset (balance mindset between delivering great work and supporting your team). To apply for the role, you will be able to build productive networks across diverse technical teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential so the team thrives. You will operate ethically and with integrity, prioritizing quality outcomes and safety of the team. This is a hybrid leadership position requiring regular in-office attendance. In addition to leading and developing their direct team, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a visible and engaged presence within the office as a leader in the organization. Regular in-person interaction is important to support employee development, strengthen relationships across departments and business lines, foster collaboration, contribute to office culture, and participate in leadership activities that advance the broader business. Candidates must be based within commuting distance of an AECOM office and able to maintain a consistent in-office presence. This position is not eligible for full-time remote work.

Requirements

BA/BS + 8 Years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Environmental Planning or a related field with a strong focus on community engagement.
Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment
Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work
Self-motivated, driven, and hard working
Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and administer all staff and projects carried out by those directly reporting to this position.
Develop, manage, and deliver business strategy and tactics, high-quality proposals, interdisciplinary teams, and documents and report deliverables.
Proactively promoting a culture of producing high-quality work and Health & Safety within the team.
Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines.
Oversees recruiting, interviewing and orienting new staff members.
Monitoring and evaluating staff performance.
Managing a team’s billable hours and forecasting utilization requirements.
Setting strategic long and short-term team goals that align with the environment business line and encourages growth of the practice.
Motivating and inspiring team and facilitating personal career development and growth.
Communicating job expectations to staff.
Conducting and / or encouraging external training and seminars for team for continued skills improvement.
Fostering a safe, inclusive and productive working environment.
Serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level staff.