Communications & Engagement Specialist

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The Role:

The Communications and Engagement Specialist will report directly to the Director of Communications and Engagement and will help manage the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive construction communications and engagement program for a large infrastructure project in Surrey. The Communications and Engagement Specialist will be an integral part of the Communications and Engagement team in support of this project's overall communication and engagement objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Draft public notifications for local communities, stakeholders, and the general public regarding construction and traffic-related impacts.
• Assist with the management of an online electronic tracking database.
• Liaise with the Project team and client during the development of Project materials, and ensure that feedback is incorporated as part of the review and approval process.
• Draft responses for enquiries, suggestions, and complaints related to the Project that may result from construction such as timing, traffic impacts, noise, vibrations, hours of work, and construction updates.
• Proactively manage regular contact with local communities, stakeholders, and the general public regarding construction.
• Participate in a proactive community and stakeholder engagement program that will build relationships and that will provide local communities, stakeholders, and the general public with regular information about Project designs, plans, benefits, impacts, and construction.
• Identify emerging issues within communities, with local businesses, and/or members of the public and help develop and implement strategies to track, address, mitigate, and minimize any issues or potential issues.
• Assist with the development of meeting materials and participate in stakeholder meetings to provide Project updates and to seek input and/or inform on Project design, construction activities, and other matters of interest to local businesses and services, residents, stakeholders, and the general public when required.
• Participate in community relations programs or events as required.
• Develop social media content and assist with generating social media content for the project.
• Assist with the acquisition and submission of regular Project imagery and the development of video and other communications materials to capture and highlight monthly construction progress and key design and construction milestones.
• Support ongoing alignment and collaboration between other marketing and communications teams with joint venture partners.

Required Skills and Competencies:

The Communications and Engagement Specialist will have a minimum of 5 years direct experience in the communications and engagement space with the following:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related discipline plus a minimum of 5 years' experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will also be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of leading principles, practices, and techniques relating to in-person and virtual public engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to pivot between situations efficiently and interact with all staff throughout the Project team and work as a team player. The candidate will be required to interact with members of the public, stakeholders and local businesses involving sensitive issues.
• The candidate will also be required to work within a large multi-disciplinary construction team.
• Experience working on a large capital infrastructure project in construction is an asset.
• Be adaptable under pressure - demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Be sensitive and tactful in dealing with issues, concerns, complaints and comments from community members, local businesses, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Graphic design skills is an asset. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.). Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, etc.).
• Positive, strong work ethic that always delivers on commitments.
• Class 5 drivers license and personal vehicle is required.

Benefits of Working for SitePartners:

• Competitive salary: $90,000-$125,000 (based on experience)
• Extended health benefits package + health spending account
• 3 weeks vacation + week off between Christmas and New Years

Let's get to work!

If this posting gets you excited, we want to hear from you. Apply to this posting OR send your resume to with "Communications & Engagement Specialist + Full Name" in the subject line and let's get to work!

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