Community Relations Supervisor
- Cochrane, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake 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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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
Your Next Challenge
We're seeking a collaborative and relationship-focused Community Relations Supervisor to join our Community & Indigenous Relations team at Detour Lake Mine. In this site-based leadership role, you will lead Indigenous and community engagement activities, provide day-to-day leadership to site personnel, and support the implementation of consultation, engagement, and agreement commitments with Indigenous Nations and public stakeholders. You will play a key role in maintaining positive relationships with Indigenous Nations, supporting responsible mining practices, and contributing to the long-term success of one of Canada's largest gold mining operations. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment as well as our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Indigenous Nations and public communities.
- Lead the implementation of community and Indigenous engagement programs, agreements, and commitments at Detour Lake Mine.
- Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to Community & Indigenous Relations team members.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with Indigenous Nations, community representatives, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate consultation activities and support community engagement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, agreements, and company commitments through effective reporting and data management.
- Support permitting, project development, and operational initiatives by identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and collaborating with internal departments.
- Monitor emerging issues and provide recommendations to Community & Indigenous Relations leadership.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field;
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience;
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams;
- Valid driver's license;
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Ontario and work flexible hours as required;
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and leadership skills;
- Experience working with Indigenous Nations and communities;
- Experience within the mining industry;
- Knowledge of consultation, engagement, and stakeholder relations practices;
- Indigenous language proficiency (Cree, Algonquin, and/or Anishinaabe) is considered an asset.
- Schedule: 4 days of work at our Detour Lake mine site, followed by 3 days off with potential flexibility to be based part-time at a Regional Office in Northern Ontario;
- Eligible for teleworking under Ontario Regional Teleworking Policy;
- Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead community and Indigenous engagement programs, consultation activities, and agreement commitments while building productive relationships with Indigenous Nations, community representatives, and other stakeholders. Supervise and coach team members, ensure compliance and effective reporting, and support permitting, project development, and operational initiatives through risk monitoring and mitigation.
Requirements
Applicants need a diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 3–5 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role also requires experience working with Indigenous Nations and communities, strong communication and leadership skills, willingness to travel in Ontario and work flexible hours, and knowledge of consultation and stakeholder relations; mining experience is also sought, while Indigenous language proficiency is an asset.
Skills
- Indigenous And Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Relations
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Supervision And Coaching
- Performance Management
- Consultation Coordination
- Agreement And Commitment Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reporting And Data Management
- Risk Identification And Mitigation
- Project Development Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication
- Organization
- Indigenous Community Relations
Benefits
- On-Site Accommodation
- On-Site Meals
- Transportation To And From The Mine Site
- Travel Expense Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Community Relations
- Indigenous Relations
- Indigenous Nations
- Community Engagement
- Consultation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Mining
- Gold Mining
- Detour Lake Mine
- Agreements
- Regulatory Compliance
- Permitting
- Project Development
- Risk Mitigation
- Reporting
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Health And Safety
- Environmental Responsibility
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Cree
- Algonquin
- Anishinaabe