Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.
We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity, and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Senior Public Consultation/Outreach Specialist will primarily be responsible for developing and leading public consultation programs on small to large-scale projects. The Senior Public Consultation/Outreach Specialist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or decommissioning and/or abandonment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a technical lead for stakeholder consultation to project teams.
- Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety, and wellness of employees.
- Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of engagement strategies.
- Design and lead project-specific public consultation programs and plans in the region tailored to projects and the communities they are located in.
- Provide specialized advice to project teams on the regulatory requirements with respect to public consultation and design of public consultation programs to meet those requirements.
- Planning (including preparation of materials) and facilitation of community meetings, open houses, workshops and focus groups and public consultation events.
- Relationship building with key stakeholders.
- Provide supervision to project staff delivering on engagement efforts.
- Act as a resource to project teams facilitating the inclusion of the results of public consultation into project design or planning.
- Maintain records of communication.
Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Post-secondary degree in Communications, Social Science, or related field of study
Experience
- Minimum 8 years professional experience in public consultation, or related role
- Experience developing and implementing public engagement programs
- Experience leading public engagement teams
- Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent is an asset
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong working knowledge of public engagement requirements and best practices
- Proven experience in managing relationships
- Experience related to energy projects including transmission lines, solar farms and wind farms would be an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills –client communications, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Licenses/Accreditations
- Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier
At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.
What We Do
Canacre is an infrastructure development consultant specializing in project management, land acquisition, GIS analysis, data management, web-based mapping, community engagement, land feasibility, planning, and permitting services. Our clients include developers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of rights of way, resources, renewable energy and public-works projects across Canada and the United States.
Canacre has built a strong reputation as a service oriented and technologically adept company. Our ongoing success can be attributed to our diverse team of industry experts, and our ability to incorporate technically efficient elements into all of our service offerings.
