pact
Communications (Stakeholder) Manager
Mississauga, Ontario
No sponsorshipDetected 20 days ago
Strategic CommunicationsCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The Communications Manager will play a vital role in mitigating disruption, managing reputational risk, and ensuring the public-facing success of the PACT program.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of all communication, stakeholder, and engagement activities for the PACT program in line with GTAA protocols and stakeholder expectations.
- Act as the primary liaison with GTAA's communications team and other project partners on all public-facing matters.
- Attend internal and external meetings across design, construction, and operational phases to stay informed and ensure alignment of messaging.
- Lead planning and delivery of all public engagement activities including Construction Liaison Committees (CLCs), stakeholder roundtables, open houses, special events, and airport terminal-facing communications.
- Manage day-to-day execution of communication deliverables including construction notices, signage, digital updates, mitigation campaigns (e.g., noise, traffic), and public safety awareness.
- Coordinate and approve content for internal and external messaging including editorial pieces, reports, bulletins, web content, and social media support.
- Build strong relationships with key airport stakeholders, tenants, businesses, and residents impacted by construction activities.
- PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a General Partnership of Alberici, Amico, Kenaidan, and Obayashi, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners.
- This multi-year program is designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while preparing Canada's largest airport for the future of air travel-including critical upgrades to airfield and infrastructure, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, modernization of Terminals 1 and 3, and the creation of a world-class passenger experience.
Requirements
- The position will be based at our office or site office in Mississauga, Ontario, with frequent visits to the Airport site as required.
- Strong understanding of construction project impacts (e.g., noise, access, traffic) and the strategies to mitigate them through communications.
Nice to have
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in stakeholder communications, public affairs, or community engagement-ideally on major infrastructure or aviation projects.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience as a public spokesperson or media liaison.
- Experience leading public engagement events and facilitating issue resolution with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with GTAA or airport operational environments considered a strong asset.
- Proactive, diplomatic, and highly organized with the ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility settings.
- Organized, proactive, detail oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Valid driver's license and eligibility for RAIC clearance required.
Company info
- It is mandatory for all employees to complete a Criminal Background check and successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC) upon joining the company.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment.
- Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program of Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), Toronto Pearson's infrastructure development plan.
Equal opportunity
- PACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.
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