Community Engagement Specialist (British Columbia) - Work from Anywhere in Canada

Wood

18h • Remote

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to join their growing Human Environment team in British Columbia. The Human Environment team comprises social researchers who collaborate across Canada, studying the interactions between human populations and their environments for industrial, government, and Indigenous clients. Their services include baseline research, socio-economic impact assessments, monitoring and management, communication and engagement, and Indigenous Knowledge studies. The team also focuses on advancing social inclusion and strengthening the social aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in projects.

Requirements

• University degree (graduate level preferred) in Social Sciences, Economics, Indigenous studies, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience meeting Canadian impact assessment requirements (federal, provincial).
• Experience in planning, managing, and undertaking respectful and appropriate engagement with Indigenous Nations and Peoples in British Columbia.
• Experience in planning, managing, and undertaking engagement with diverse communities and stakeholder groups.
• Strong relationship-building and culturally informed conflict resolution approaches, including the ability to facilitate challenging conversations to resolve complex issues.
• Experience working on mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and/or linear projects (transportation, transmission lines, pipelines).
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills (English).
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Desire to provide excellent client service and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while encouraging collaborative teams working in a strong entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time and deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Fluency with the use of Microsoft 365 for Business products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• French and/or an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Training and/or certification in engagement and facilitation (such as IAP2, IAF) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in social inclusion projects related to resource and infrastructure development by developing, coordinating, and implementing communication and engagement programs with Indigenous Nations and Peoples, communities, and stakeholders.
• Manage projects related to stakeholder/Indigenous engagement.
• Develop communication and engagement plans, including identifying interested parties, conducting stakeholder mapping, and outlining associated methods and activities.
• Implement in-person and virtual events, such as event planning, facilitation, workshops, focus groups, interviews, and open houses, to effectively inform and engage.
• Manage and respond to grievances, issues, concerns, and feedback in collaboration with project teams, including the proactive identification of social risks and solutions.
• Incorporate engagement results/inputs into technical discipline reports and impact assessments.
• Complete required regulatory documentation for engagement programs in compliance with Federal, Provincial, and local regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to relationship development internally and externally with Indigenous Nations and Peoples, communities, stakeholders, and clients.
• Elevate the knowledge and success of technical professionals through participation in Wood’s Global Technical Expert Network, speaking events, networking events, and publications.
• Contribute to technical proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Contribute to business development initiatives with internal and external clients.
• Liaise and work effectively with other Wood technical specialists, clients, government agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges.
• We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.
• We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior