Advisor, Citizen Engagement and Community Relations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Citizen Engagement and Community Relations Department, the incumbent contributes to the planning, implementation and follow-up of consultation and engagement initiatives involving communities, First Nations and other groups affected by port activities and projects. The incumbent supports the team in carrying out projects, organizing meetings and maintaining ongoing dialogue with various stakeholders.

This is a one-year temporary position offered as a maternity leave replacement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparing meetings and coordinating follow-up activities;
• Maintain communications with relevant stakeholders;
• Contribute to consultations with First Nations affected by port projects;
• Assist in planning and carrying out public meetings, consultation activities and committee meetings;
• Coordinate communications with internal teams and service providers;
• Support meeting logistics and facilitation, as well as the preparation of meeting summaries and consultation reports;
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Je participe platform;
• Ensure that projects featured on the platform are kept up to date;
• Support the smooth delivery of online consultations;
• Proactively monitor and follow up on community reports and feedback;
• Provide support to other team members on various assignments;
• Perform any other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as communications, social sciences, public relations or a related discipline;
• At least five (5) years of experience in similar roles, including experience in project coordination, event organization, consultation or citizen engagement;
• Excellent command of spoken and written French and advanced proficiency in English;
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to effectively manage priorities;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize varied and sometimes complex information.