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🕒 July 15

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Valard Construction LP

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

⚡ Energy

📡 Telecommunications

Construction • Energy • Telecommunications

Valard Construction LP is Canada’s premier utility contractor, incorporated in 1978 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company specializes in providing full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, and renewable energy. Valard distinguishes itself through its commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and community stewardship, serving a diverse range of clients across Canada, including utilities, independent power producers, and the mining, oil, and gas industries. Their comprehensive EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) and maintenance services highlight their expertise in the utility sector.

📋 Description

• Work closely with Valard’s Indigenous Relations team, Project Management Team (PMT), Employee Services and Procurement to support Indigenous engagement objectives, workforce participation, community communications, and business opportunities • Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring meaningful engagement through feedback and ongoing communication • Identify, escalate, and support the resolution of issues, risks, or community concerns, collaborating with project leadership and internal teams as required • Maintain awareness of local and regional social, political, and economic considerations affecting the project and engagement approach • Prepare and distribute community communications and notifications, project milestone updates / lookahead schedules (as appropriate), and construction progress notices • Develop project information packages and community-facing materials for leadership, members, businesses, and other stakeholders • Produce regular reporting including tracking and summarizing hiring, workforce hours, spend, and procurement • Ensure all communications, engagement activities, commitments, and issues are recorded and tracked per project requirements • Coordinate and participate in community events, open houses, career fairs, and other engagement activities to strengthen relationships and support workforce and business objectives • Support workforce communications and respond to employee or community concerns related to project employment and engagement • Assist in developing engagement plans and supporting achievable Indigenous participation targets • Represent Valard professionally in community settings and on project-related matters

🎯 Requirements

• Post-secondary education in business administration, communications, Indigenous studies, public relations, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent experience) • 5 years of related experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or similar roles • Proven ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a broader project team • Strong understanding of Indigenous community and cultural considerations, including the importance of protocols and trust-building • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Power BI, with strong general computer skills • Valid Driver's Licence and ability to provide a clean Driver's Abstract • Experience supporting construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or linear projects

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive total rewards package • RRSP matching program