Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.
When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.
New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
A stimulating values-based work environment
A culture of collaboration and inclusion
Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
Career development opportunities
A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
A competitive total compensation program
A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
About the Role
Schedule: 5/2/4/3
Position Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Location: Rainy River Mine Site
Position Overview
The Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with the Site Leadership and Corporate communications to manage internal and external communications as well as the planning and execution of Coeur Rainy River’s media relations and social media efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of a wide range of communications materials including emails, newsletters, stories, FAQs, presentations, fact sheets, reports, displays, and other publications for both internal and external audiences.
- Investigate, develop, and write stories and communications for publication in site newsletters or on the corporate website.
- Manage all inputs and execution of the bi-weekly site newsletter and quarterly site sustainability report.
- Develop cascading materials for front-line employees regarding Coeur Rainy River Strategic Plans.
- Work closely with the Corporate Communications Manager and Company Leadership to align on cascading company-wide initiatives and support an overall systems approach.
- Perform on-site event duties, including conducting or coordinating photography, setting up presentations, and obtaining approvals for materials.
- Develop or maintain a local photo library to be used in written communications.
- Monitor trends in web and social media tools, applications, channels, and design, and provide recommendations on opportunities to position Coeur Rainy River as the Employer of Choice in Ontario.
- Research, plan, develop, and implement communication and engagement strategies to support client initiatives, events, programs, and campaigns.
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate digital strategies for client projects.
- Create and manage databases and tracking tables.
- Coordinate with the Corporate Communications Manager and Investor Relations on emergency response communications.
- Perform administrative and other related job duties as required.
Qualifications
- A combination of 10 years of education and experience in communications, preferably in the mining or natural resources sector.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a professional communication or writing role, with demonstrated experience generating social media, website, and print content.
- Experience in outreach strategies for internal and external audiences, enquiry-response management, crisis communications, issues management, and government relations.
- Experience in interdepartmental collaboration and project management.
- Able to drive results personally and through a team in a fast-paced environment, in a timely and strategic manner.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including editing, presentation, and interviewing skills.
- High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- High degree of PC literacy, with proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office applications.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $75,000 to $95,000.
- Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration
Why Coeur?
- Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
- Relocation Package provided if required
