Community Relations Coordinator

EllisDon•Moose Jaw, SK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values, as well as an understanding of the socio-economic challenges faced by Indigenous communities.
Familiarity with relevant policies, regulations, and standards related to socio-economic development and local hiring.
Experience in identifying and engaging with Indigenous businesses and suppliers to promote local hiring and procurement.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSG) Secret Level Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Implement and update the Indigenous Benefit Plan for the project that outlines strategies for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and for supporting local hiring, training, and subcontracting opportunities.
Keep the site team up to date on community cultural events.
Conduct cultural awareness training during orientation
Populate and keep current the FFCP website
Act as the cultural liaison for Indigenous workers on-site
Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, organizations, and businesses to promote socio-economic development and to create opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure that socio-economic considerations are integrated into all aspects of the project, including procurement, hiring, training, and community engagement.
Develop and implement training programs and resources to help employees and contractors improve their knowledge and skills in socio-economic areas such as diversity, inclusion, community engagement, and local hiring.
Identify and engage with Indigenous businesses and suppliers to promote local hiring and procurement, and to create opportunities for Indigenous communities.
Manage Pehta, which measures the impact of socio-economic initiatives on the organization, the community, and the industry, and use this data to continuously improve and refine the project's socio-economic approach.
Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholders to stay current on best practices and trends in socio-economic development.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and standards related to socio-economic development and local hiring.
Provide regular reports and updates to project teams, management, and stakeholders on the project's socio-economic performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Act as a liaison between the project and local communities, and respond to community concerns and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
Develop and implement initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility in the project, and that create opportunities for local businesses and communities.