Coordinator, Indigenous Liason

Aecon • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Indigenous Relations Senior Manager, the Indigenous Liaison Coordinator will provide administration, field and operational support, and coordination within Ontario and with specific priority on the Williams Treaty First Nations (WTFN) territory and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) territory.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with Indigenous engagement, research, consulting or strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, governance systems and history.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Mobility is essential, the position requires the successful candidate to be on the road travelling between communities and our project sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect; is effective both inside and outside the organization, and controversial topics.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of UNDRIP and the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions' 94 Calls to Action, specifically number 92.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of Section 35 of the Constitution Act.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with general project communications and/or community engagement is considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of (and established relationships within) Williams Treaty First Nations and/or Saugeen Ojibway Nation are strongly preferred
• Local to one of the Indigenous communities, Indigenous lived experience and knowledge of local Indigenous culture is an asset.
• Those with a valid OPG security clearance are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting implementation of Aecon’s Indigenous Relations Strategy within the rights holder communities to our projects.
• Assist in the development of community relations and partnership initiatives within the project.
• Interface with functional groups to coordinate procurement, employment, and training opportunities for projects.
• Act as a liaison between project team and the rights holder communities, and other participants to support project commitments, committees and communications.
• File management and recordkeeping.
• Support implementation of our projects Indigenous participation plans, including cultural awareness, capacity-building, and economic inclusion initiatives.
• Provide proposal development and communications support tailored to the rights holders of our projects and surrounding communities, ensuring clarity, cultural sensitivity, and responsiveness.
• Administrative oversight of Indigenous Participation Plans, including data collection, analysis and reporting within the project.
• Participate in relationship-building opportunities, including conferences, in community events and other offsite events to develop and maintain productive working relationships with the communities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Indigenous engagement strategies, recommending improvements based on feedback and outcomes.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all Indigenous-related project activities meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to internal training and education efforts to build cultural competency across project teams.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for you and your family.
• Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments.
• Initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Leadership in sustainable construction with a strong commitment to operating responsibly.
• Mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed