Community Engagement and Communications Specialist
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Job Summary
At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day. Thats why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
Who are we looking for
GHD is seeking a Community Engagement and Communications Specialistto join our Strategic Communications Engagement and Communitiesteam in any of our Greater Toronto Area offices - Mississauga Markham Toronto Whitby or Waterloo.
In this role you will provide clients with community engagement and communication services on a broad range of projects across multiple markets and sectors. You will help develop public engagement and communication strategies coordinate public engagement activities facilitate engagement sessions and lead development of project branding and communication collateral.
If youre passionate about making a difference in your community through meaningful public participation we invite you to bring your expertise to GHD.
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Lead development of Public Consultation Plans Stakeholder Engagement Strategies and Communication Plans
- Undertake stakeholder analysis and community scans
- Develop and deploy public consultation activities including surveys open houses public information sessions and workshops
- Develop a variety of print communications materials including newsletters letters display boards presentations fact sheets advertisements and media releases
- Oversee creative assets across channels including presentation decks infographics renderings event graphics signage social/digital content website management video/animation (where applicable) and print materials
- Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions meetings events and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.
- Collect and analyze public feedback and prepare consultation summary documents
- Assisting with proposal writing for new projects
- Manage multiple concurrent engagement and communication projects prioritize workflow track budgets and ensure timely delivery and quality control of materials
- Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
- Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
What youll bring to the team:
- Post-secondary education in communications planning social sciences or equivalent experience.
- 3 to 7 years of progressive experience in community engagement or strategic communication roles ideally within the AEC infrastructure or public-sector context.
- Proficiency with design/production tools (Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft 365e presentation software digital/social platforms); familiarity with emerging visualization/engagement tools for public meetings a plus.
- Self-starter and strong organizational skills: able to lead through ambiguity manage budgets/timelines coordinate across disciplines deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
- Excellent visual design sensibility storytelling ability and communication skills (written verbal presentation).
- Experience in community/public-engagement or stakeholder communications within AEC infrastructure or built-environment projects is highly desirable.
- Collaborative mindset comfortable working with both creative teams and technical professionals (engineers planners architects) and translating technical content for public audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project staff and partners
- Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment
- Class G drivers license and access to a vehicle.
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As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more
