Community Relations Coordinator

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About Our Operation

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Community and Indigenous Relations Supervisor, in Ontario, you will be part of the Community and Indigenous Relations Team. You will support the team in achieving our objectives while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, the health and safety code of conduct, environmental responsibilities, and our relationships with and commitments to Indigenous Rightsholders and public stakeholder groups.

• Support a consistent approach to engagement with Indigenous Rightsholders and public stakeholder groups across operational, project, and exploration activities at the Macassa Mine;
• Support the proactive identification and communication of engagement-related risks and mitigation options;
• Prepare information required for external reporting requirements, including documentation of engagement activities in support of regulatory permits and approvals;
• Prepare information required for internal reporting requirements, including documentation of engagement activities in the Borealis platform;
• Support the implementation of commitments with Partner Indigenous Nations;
• Support the Community Response Procedure and ensure timely responses to inquiries;
• Participate in, organize, and coordinate meetings and events, including scheduling, logistics, and overnight travel to communities and mine sites, and provide support for community‑hosted events;
• Support social, economic, and well‑being research, assessments, and monitoring activities;
• Support the Community and Indigenous Relations team in the achievement of regional and corporate objectives;
• Provide input into strategies, standards, and programs that promote positive community engagement and advance relationships;
• Collaborate with environment, permitting, human resources, procurement, communications, and other internal functions to implement community engagement strategies and procedures;
• Continually seek opportunities to grow and enhance skills that support the role and the Community and Indigenous Relations team.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• College diploma or university degree in social sciences, humanities, communications, Indigenous studies, environment, or a related field of study;
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience;
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
• High level of interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and partnerships;
• Progressive experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Nations is considered a strong asset;
• Bilingualism in French, Cree, Algonquin, and/or Anishinaabe is considered an asset;
• Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous Peoples and Northern Ontario is considered an asset;
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, skills, motivations, and environments;
• Experience working in the mining industry is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to prevent and resolve conflicts;
• Demonstrated interest in the environment, corporate social responsibility, and citizen participation;
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout Ontario;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  
  

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 5/2 schedule at our Macassa Mine Site in Kirkland Lake, ON.