Community Engagement & Communications Lead

Flatiron Construction Corp•Toronto, ON

18h

About The Position

The Community Engagement & Communications Lead role serves as the subject matter specialist and team lead responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading all community engagement, public communication support, community benefits initiatives, and Indigenous relations obligations for the Project. In this role, you will interpret contractual requirements and guide project teams to ensure compliance with community engagement, communications, workforce, and Indigenous commitments, while acting as the primary point of coordination to support effective and proactive delivery of these obligations. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individuality and recognize achievements. Apply now and transform your career with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, Indigenous relations, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that support operational and project goals.
Proven track record in successfully managing complex client and stakeholder relationships, particularly within the context of Indigenous engagement and inclusion.
Knowledge of community engagement and public consultation practices within large construction or infrastructure projects.
Understanding of Indigenous relations principles, consultation processes, and reconciliation-focused engagement approaches.
Familiarity with workforce development, community benefits, and local procurement strategies.
Strong ability to interpret and support compliance with contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Experience preparing engagement materials, reports, schedules, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and sensitivity when engaging with communities and Indigenous partners.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical construction information into clear, accessible messaging.
Ability to communicate with media on the Company’s behalf.
Expert leadership, written, verbal, presentation, training, influence and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Experience in construction industry communications and engagement programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate community engagement activities in alignment with the Communication and Public Engagement Protocol, acting as a subject matter specialist and team lead who guides project teams on effective engagement practices.
Prepare and maintain communications look-ahead schedules by coordinating with the construction team to identify major, medium, and minor construction impacts.
Provide timely and accurate construction information to the client communications team to support public notifications, engagement materials, and stakeholder communications.
Proactively interpret project activities and anticipate community concerns, guiding mitigation strategies and advising the team on appropriate responses and engagement approaches.
Guide and support the coordination of public events, open houses, community pop-ups, site walks, liaison committee meetings, and stakeholder briefings.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of community communications, engagement activities, and outcomes to support reporting and compliance.
Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Project Workforce Plan, acting as a subject matter specialist who interprets workforce commitments and guides project teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.
Proactively coordinate and guide outreach activities and workforce development initiatives that support community participation and project workforce objectives.
Guide engagement with local businesses, social enterprises, and community partners, proactively identifying opportunities to support participation and mitigate construction-related impacts where possible.
Support and guide the implementation of procurement strategies that promote participation from local businesses and community partners.
Maintain detailed records and lead the preparation of quarterly community benefits and workforce reports, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of commitments.
Support and guide the preparation of Indigenous-related documents, reports, presentations, and communications, acting as a subject matter specialist who interprets Indigenous participation commitments and guides project teams on reporting requirements, including but not limited to: Indigenous recruitment plans and reporting, Indigenous spend and engagement reporting, Quarterly Indigenous activity forecasts.
Proactively track and guide Indigenous employment, recruitment, and engagement initiatives to ensure alignment with project commitments and objectives.
Lead and coordinate logistics for Indigenous site visits, monitoring activities, ceremonies, and special events, guiding internal teams on appropriate engagement practices.
Maintain detailed records of Indigenous engagement activities, communications, and monitoring outcomes to support accurate tracking and reporting.
Support and guide responses to audits, reviews, and information requests related to Indigenous and community obligations, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are met.