Advisor, Citizen Engagement and Community Relations

Job summary

The incumbent will assist in planning and implementing consultation initiatives with communities and First Nations affected by port projects. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining stakeholder communications, and managing project documentation and reports.

Job details

"From here, we see far!" The vision of the Port of Québec? To be a port recognized by citizens for its responsible land management, respect for the environment, and protection of biodiversity, while positioning itself as a global leader in implementing sustainable supply chains that serve a more resilient economy. With just over 100 employees, the Port prioritizes sustainable development, community engagement, and innovation, while also ensuring the well-being of its team. It offers a stimulating work environment full of challenges, allowing for work-life balance. The Port provides opportunities for professional development, flexible schedules, a health program, and a friendly work atmosphere enhanced by various social activities. **The use of the masculine form is intended solely to simplify the text. 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.

What you’ll do

The incumbent will assist in planning and implementing consultation initiatives with communities and First Nations affected by port projects. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining stakeholder communications, and managing project documentation and reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in communications, social sciences, or a related field. A minimum of five years of experience in project coordination, event organization, or citizen engagement is required.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Flexible schedules
• Health program
• Social activities

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project coordination
• Event organization
• Citizen engagement
• Public relations
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Consultation
• Logistics
• Report writing
• Facilitation
• Analytical skills
• Planning
• Organizational skills
• French
• English
• Supply Chain
• Community Relations
• Organizing Meetings
• Resilience
• Public Relations
• Economics
• English Language
• Event Management
• French Language
• Innovation
• Land Management
• Project Coordination
• Social Sciences
• Sustainable Development
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Administrative
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Community Relations Advisor
• Community Relations Manager
• Advertising and Public Relations Managers
• Public Relations Managers

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