Stakeholder Relations Advisor

AtkinsRéalis

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Stakeholder Relations Advisor to support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project. This role ensures contractors adhere to stakeholder-related commitments and protocols while fostering strong relationships between Construction Managers, Contractors, and The City’s Community and Business Affairs team. Acting as the first point of contact for stakeholder enquiries and issues management, the successful candidate will facilitate timely information flow, identify root causes of public issues, and collaborate on effective solutions.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education combined with relevant experience in stakeholder relations, issues management, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in issues management.
• Strong political acumen.
• Team player who thrives under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for sourcing information, obtaining approvals, and building relationships.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and willingness to travel across the 16-km S.E. alignment.
• Comfortable working primarily in-person and on active construction sites (with appropriate orientation and escort when needed).

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Public Engagement.
• Prior experience on large or high-profile infrastructure projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Contractors, Construction Managers, and the City of Calgary Green line project team to ensure alignment on project goals and stakeholder commitments.
• Monitor construction schedules and progress to anticipate impacts, ensure public notification and outreach requirements are met, and identify milestone opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between Contractors and The City to proactively manage issues, identify causes, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with The City, Contractors and delivery partner team to track stakeholder enquiries and develop issues notes and Q&A materials.
• Manage requests from The City and provide accurate, timely information to support responses to project-related enquiries and complaints.
• Advocate Contractors to ensure stakeholder concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Lead weekly construction update meetings with Construction Managers to review progress, impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Support community information sessions, while supporting Green line project team by providing accurate information and coordinating subject matter experts.
• Assist with access to construction sites for scheduled community site visits.
• Provide guidance to Contractors on impact notifications and review construction notices for accuracy and clarity.
• Provide guidance to Contractors on impact notifications and review construction notices.

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees