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Community Relations Representative

  • Atlin-Teslin Indian Cemetery 4, BC, Canada
  • Atlin, BC, Canada

Full-time

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1–3 years of experience in community relations, communications, digital marketing, public relations, or the natural resources sector.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Build Stronger Relationships. Create Meaningful Impact.

We are seeking a Community Relations Representative to join our team and play a key role in building and maintaining strong, respectful, and trusted relationships with local communities connected to our mining operations.

This position combines community relations, communications, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement, providing an opportunity to work directly with residents of Atlin and citizens of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRT).

The successful candidate will serve as an important link between the Company and the local community, helping foster open dialogue around exploration activities, environmental stewardship, project developments, and community priorities.

This role will be based approximately 50% in Atlin and 50% at our Vancouver head office. Priority will be given to candidates who can spend 100% of their time in Atlin and who are citizens of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary local point of contact for Atlin residents and TRT members.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships through open, respectful, and transparent communication.
  • Facilitate dialogue regarding exploration activities, environmental stewardship, and community priorities.
  • Develop engaging written and visual content for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Highlight the Company's corporate responsibility initiatives and key project milestones.
  • Prepare press releases, community newsletters, project updates, and other external communications.
  • Communicate information related to company activities, project timelines, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support effective communication and coordination between the Company's Vancouver and Atlin operations.
  • Work effectively within a rotational schedule between Vancouver and Atlin.

What We're Looking For

  • 1–3 years of experience in community relations, communications, digital marketing, public relations, or the natural resources sector.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and digital communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience managing professional social media platforms and creating digital content.
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and diplomatic skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in culturally sensitive environments.
  • Genuine respect for Indigenous history, rights, sovereignty, and community priorities.
  • Willingness and ability to work approximately 50/50 between Vancouver and Atlin, British Columbia.

Assets and Preferred Qualifications

The following will be considered strong assets:

  • Citizenship in the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRT).
  • Ability to work and reside 100% in Atlin.
  • Experience in mining, mineral exploration, or the natural resources sector.
  • Previous experience working with Indigenous communities or in Indigenous relations.
  • Experience creating content and managing professional social media channels.
  • Familiarity with community engagement and stakeholder relations.

Compensation & Benefits

  • CAD $100,000–$120,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience.
  • Full-time, salaried employment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and extended health benefits.
  • Company-provided staff housing during rotations in Atlin.
  • The opportunity to play a meaningful role in developing long-term relationships with local and Indigenous communities.

Location & Work Arrangement

The position will be approximately:

50% Atlin, British Columbia

50% Vancouver, British Columbia

Priority will be given to candidates who can be based 100% in Atlin and who are citizens of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRT).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

More about this job

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary local contact for Atlin residents and Taku River Tlingit First Nation members, building trusted relationships and facilitating dialogue about exploration, environmental stewardship, and community priorities. Create and distribute social media content, press releases, newsletters, and project updates while coordinating communications between the Vancouver and Atlin operations.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in community relations, communications, digital marketing, public relations, or natural resources, along with strong communication, social media, and relationship-building skills. They must be able to work sensitively with Indigenous communities and be willing to work approximately half the time in both Vancouver and Atlin; Taku River Tlingit First Nation citizenship and the ability to live and work full-time in Atlin are preferred.

Skills

  • Community Relations
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Digital Communication
  • Social Media Management
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Public Relations
  • Community Engagement
  • Indigenous Relations
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Diplomacy
  • Press Release Writing
  • Newsletter Writing
  • Cross-Location Coordination

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Extended Health Benefits
  • Company-Provided Staff Housing During Atlin Rotations

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Categories

  • Customer Service & Support
  • Marketing
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Community Relations
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Indigenous Relations
  • Taku River Tlingit First Nation
  • Mining
  • Mineral Exploration
  • Natural Resources
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Community Priorities
  • Corporate Responsibility
  • Exploration Activities
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Digital Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Digital Content
  • Press Releases
  • Community Newsletters
  • Project Updates
  • Project Timelines
  • Community Engagement
  • Culturally Sensitive Environments
  • Atlin
  • Vancouver

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