Indigenous Engagement Specialist (Ottawa)

Indigenous Engagement Specialist (Ottawa)

22 Oct
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Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
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Ottawa

22 Oct

Anishinabek Employment and Training Services

Ottawa

As an Indigenous Engagement Specialist on the Alexandra Bridge Project, you will play an important role in supporting respectful relationship-building, communication, and engagement activities with Indigenous communities throughout the project lifecycle. The Alexandra Bridge Project is a significant infrastructure initiative focused on the rehabilitation and enhancement of one of the Ottawa–Gatineau region’s key transportation links. This complex bridge construction and refurbishment project will involve coordination with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and project partners while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and meaningful community and Indigenous engagement.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Marketing

Total Positions

1

Wage

CAD $90,000 - CAD $110,000 per year.

Hours/Week

40

Days of Work

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By

9/30/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

What You’ll Do:

- Support the planning and delivery of community engagement activities for resource and infrastructure clients, including preparing materials, tracking stakeholder interactions, and facilitating outreach initiatives.
- Drive social performance reporting and analysis by maintaining databases, monitoring commitments, and compiling metrics to provide insights for project decision-making and compliance.
- Lead the research and preparation for client audits to proactively identify social risks and develop strategic solutions to project development challenges.
- Execute social impact assessments by establishing socio-economic baselines, community profiles,



and identifying potential project impacts on Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
- Advise clients on fulfilling their socioeconomic commitments and support the development of plans that meet or exceed industry best practices.
- Create concordance tables and cross-reference materials to ensure all regulatory engagement duties for environmental assessments are met in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage the planning and implementation of community and Indigenous participation strategies to ensure meaningful project involvement.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities by collaborating with project managers across the organization and with external partners.
- Contribute to industry thought leadership by sharing expertise at conferences, networking events, and webinars, as well as through skilled blog posts.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and communities to integrate Indigenous knowledge, concerns and priorities into project planning and decision making.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

We’re excited to meet candidates who have: Post-secondary education in communications, community development, sustainability, policy, planning or economic development

- Related experience of as Analyst or Consultant in community and stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, or communications




- Experience working on (Analyst) or leading (Consultant) related major projects in the infrastructure, transportation and bridges.
- Creative and approachable professional capable of proposing innovative, client-focused solutions.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Flexible and available for both domestic and international travel as required by project demands.
- Exceptional communicator with a polished presentation style and a proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
- Proactive and service-oriented, with a dedicated approach to meeting client needs and adaptability to the task's scale or complexity.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural with positive, cooperative, and team-oriented approach
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French

This position is being posted under Capital Crossing Constructors (CCC), in joint venture with Webuild, Samsung C&T; and Green Infrastructure Partners. We are proud to lead the Alexandra Bridge Project, a landmark infrastructure initiative connecting Ottawa and Gatineau. We are committed to delivering this complex project with a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, collaboration, and regulatory excellence. Our team works closely with partners, stakeholders, and communities to ensure the project is delivered with care, respect, and long-term impact. At Capital Crossing Constructors, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment where people can contribute meaningfully to building infrastructure that serves future generations.

About the Project

The Alexandra Bridge Re

📌 Indigenous Engagement Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
📍 Ottawa

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