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Job Description

Are you interested in helping shape the future of Ross River?

AECOM is leading the design and planning of the Faro Mine Remediation Project, one of Canada's largest environmental clean-up projects. We're looking for a community liaison based in Ross River to help connect our team with the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your local knowledge, community connections, and Kaska perspectives to an significant project that will affect the area for many years to come.

As our Community Liaison, you'll be the bridge between the AECOM team and the community. You'll help us listen, learn, share information, and build strong relationships. You'll also work closely with AECOM's Community Engagement, Indigenous Relations,



and Social Impact teams to help guide our work.

We're hoping our community liaison can help:

- Maintain relationships with Chief and Council, Dene Nezziddi Development Corporation, Dena Cho Environmental, Elders, youth, businesses, and other Ross River and Kaska community members
- Share information about the Faro Project and help community members understand upcoming activities and opportunities
- Identify community priorities, interests, and concerns, and help our team respond in meaningful ways
- Connect community members with employment, training, contracting, and business opportunities from the project
- Identify community events, gatherings, and celebrations where AECOM can participate, sponsor, or provide support
- Help our team learn about Kaska culture, traditions, values, and community priorities
- Share ideas about how the project can create positive benefits for Ross River and the surrounding region

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- Resident of Ross River or the surrounding area
- Existing relationships with community members, organizations, and businesses
- High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in a community engagement or administrative role
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s licence with the ability to travel to Ross River, Town of Faro, and Faro Mine Site





Additional Information

AECOM is a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our work and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to grow.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The community liaison will work closely with others from our Indigenous Relations Team, many of whom come from other Indigenous communities across Canada. We encourage our team members to participate in cultural and community events, and will accommodate scheduled time off.

AECOM is committed to lifelong learning and will provide training for the right candidate. This position is supported by AECOM’s Blooming Program, which strives to create relationships between Indigenous job seekers and AECOM team members through mentorship opportunities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we'll help you reach yours

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $26 to $35.

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