Coordinator, Indigenous Liason

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As 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 strong 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 community!

What is the Opportunity?

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. 

What You'll Do Here:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 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.
• Experience with general project communications and/or community engagement is considered an asset.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the nature of work conducted, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information. Those with a valid OPG security clearance are strongly preferred.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $65,000-$75,000

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.