Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking an energetic, passionate, self-motivated community engagement and communication professional to lead our team of community engagement, communication, and public participation specialists. This is a permanent full-time position. This position will report to the Discipline Lead, Community Engagement & Communication and can be based at any of our offices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

As part of the Mobility Business Line, in the Engagement and Communications Business Unit, you'll be responsible for helping to drive forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering through your work with a close-knit team of transportation professionals, and technical staff. This position is accountable for driving, planning and carrying out community engagement and communication plans, working collaboratively with cross-GBA teams, and contributing to the development of our strategic community engagement and communication practice. 

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Working with multi-disciplinary teams and project managers to deliver strategic community engagement and communication for transit and infrastructure development projects;

Planning and coordinating project activities, including engagement activities and tactics, notifications, and public engagment meetings for project teams; Developing communication materials including key messages, FAQs, presentations, notices, story boards, and discussion guides Evaluating the effectiveness of engagement programs and services; Supporting the growth of the community engagement portfolio through the development of project proposals and other business development activities; Support the development of digital media and website development activities, including writing content for social media and websites; Plan and execute in-person and virtual public engagement meetings; and Assisting with internal and external document control and project record management according to quality control directives

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

A degree or professional designation in a relevant field (e.g., communications, environmental planning) is preferred, but proven practical experience is essential. At least 8 years of experience in a similar role within the public or private sectors. Professional writing experience, including plain language, AODA compliance, web content, and internal/external communications. A solid understanding of project management concepts and processes. A valid Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Experience in government relations, media relations, public relations, community relations, stakeholder analysis, and facilitation. Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings and remote settings as needed. Membership or certification in IAP2, CPRS, IABC, or IAF.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 10 years of experience with online and virtual engagement, including social media.

Experience with Indigenous community engagement and social value in design. Experience in the planning, engineering, or construction industry. Multilingual abilities. Strong analytical, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, essential for continuous interaction with team leaders, clients, and the public. Clear, logical, and concise expression of ideas in both written and verbal communication. Ability to function effectively as part of a team. Willingness to work in a hybrid environment with regular travel to project offices. Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Suite, WordPress, SurveyMonkey, Engagement HQ, Social Pinpoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx. Excellent data visualization skills

Additional Information

Travel will be required to service clients, primarily in Ontario, Canada.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

The salary range for this position is $95,900 to $178,100. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.