Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity?
Working with our joint venture partner Atkins Realis, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded the definition phase contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RFBR) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
Reporting to the Communications Specialist, the Communications Coordinator Co-op is responsible for effective project communications throughout projects. The Communications Coordinator Co-op will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to increase our effectiveness in project communications and sustain the benefits that are implemented. This position is an 8 month co-op term.
What You'll Do Here:
- Assist in preparing, editing and distributing CanAtom Daily Briefs
- Assist in creating project videos, photo stories and graphic design requests
- Assist in maintaining relevance on the CanAtom Intranet (i.e. website)
- Support in ordering of project swag for milestone celebrations
- Act as the backup for CanAtom’s performance recognition program (PROPs)
- Creating monthly summaries
- Prepare and send billing information
- Track inventory
- Top PROPs
- Prepare, edit and distribute CanAtom Communications (Memorandums, Daily Crew Briefs, etc. Project Milestones, Safety Messages etc.)
- Maintain a cohesive CanAtom Brand identity
- Create Project Videos and Photo Stories to celebrate key milestones
- Interface personally with the project team at all levels to identify business/project needs with a continuous improvement outlook
- Organize and execute logistics for CanAtom events
- Organize and support in ordering of project swag for milestone celebrations
- Support CanAtom Culture Change Initiatives to encourage employee engagement and retention.
- Act as the backup for CanAtom’s performance recognition program (PROPs) in consultation with stakeholders
- Interface with the client and project partners to support development of internal messaging and framework that enables effective cross-team communication and alignment
What You Bring To The Team:
- Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a communications program or related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Multimedia skills ( design, audio/ video)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in Business, Communications or Public Relations
- Highly motivated team player with leadership skills
- Experience in construction, building systems and terminology an asset
- Strong client service/management, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential manner
- Problem solving, planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work to timelines
- Proficient computer skills using MS Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/MS Teams/Adobe)
- Capable of obtaining security clearance at OPG
- Various work location in both field and office
- Travel as necessary
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.
