Come Build Your Career at AeconAs a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.At Aecon, you can count on:Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us At Aecon we:Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a solid commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative,



collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon communityWhat is the Opportunity? Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We're proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks, and we're ready to build the future of our country.Aecon is looking for a dynamic communications professional to lead communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives for an exciting major project.This is new role with a salary range of 97K - 120K + bonus and benefitsThe Communications Lead plays a vital role in sustaining a best practice approach to all project communication, stakeholder relations and community engagement activities, including best-in-class client relations. The Communications Lead will support the execution of client-approved Project Communication Plans, Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations Plans, Issues Management and Crisis Communications Plans, where required, as well as Social Media and Media Relations Strategies. The ideal candidate brings established relationships with Toronto media, understanding of working with elected officials, and has effectively applied the principles, practices, and techniques of communication planning, development, and execution on large infrastructure projects.What You'll Do Here:As a key individual on the project, collaborate with the client and colleagues to lead the development of communications and public information materials to engage, educate, and build trust with stakeholders and community membersEnsure timely and transparent communications with Indigenous communities, local businesses, residents, transit users,



the public and all stakeholdersManage the research, planning, development, and execution of communication and crisis plans for various scopes of work, events, and/or for issues managementLiaise with the construction team to manage the development of communications and public engagement strategies and materials for print, digital or social media formats (e.G., fact sheets, construction notices, advertisements, digital/copy writing, blogs, newsletters, presentations, signage, Q&A, community letters, etc.)Craft media relations materials including press releases, media responses and statements. Provide media training and counsel to technical staff and support the client's media strategyManage the development and collection of photo and video assets and maintain a digital repositoryLead the planning and execution of special events with multiple stakeholders to mark/celebrate project milestonesAttend stakeholder and community meetings, operations meetings, and communications working group meetings to proactively identify activities to be communicated to affected residents or stakeholdersManage the execution of community outreach meetings, forums, public information centres, tours and other stakeholder meetingsFoster relationships with public and private sector partners, various professional associations and stakeholdersEnsure adherence to service standards by effectively mitigating, responding to, and reporting project-related issues, ensuring timely resolution to public inquiries about design and construction activities (including information on construction schedules, transit and traffic impacts, community meetings, etc.)Lead emergency and crisis preparedness in collaboration with the client, ensuring required communications materials are implemented and updatedIn tandem, liaise with Aecon's corporate leads to ensure

📌 Lead, Communications - C$97,000 - C$120,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Aecon
📍 Toronto