Varni Tayalan

Background

About Varni Tayalan

I am a Public Relations and Communications Manager at Aecon Group Inc, Canada's largest infrastructure company, with over 15 years of experience in construction sector and stakeholder management. I hold an MBA from the London School of Business Administration and multiple certificates in diversity and inclusion, project management, and communications.In my current role, I oversee the community engagement initiatives and the community benefits portfolio of P3 infrastructure projects, ensuring that they meet the requirements and expectations of various stakeholders, including government bodies, construction contractors, unions, and BIPOC and racialized communities. I also lead the diversity and equity initiatives in the projects, resulting in hiring and retention, strategic partnership development, issues and communications management, and resource mobilization. I am passionate about creating positive social change and fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces and communities. I leverage my skills in program management, strategy, and communication to deliver impactful and sustainable outcomes for Aecon and its stakeholders.