Baffinland Community Liaison Officer BCLO - Arctic Bay

Baffinland; Arctic Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company operating in the Arctic is seeking a community representative for their Arctic Bay location. This role involves engaging with local community members, facilitating training programs, and supporting recruitment initiatives. The ideal candidate is fluent in Inuktitut and English, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a strong connection with the community. Responsibilities include attending meetings, translating, and providing feedback to management.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate with community members, Inuit Associations, and government agencies.
• NCLA Beneficiary with knowledge of Inuit Culture is an asset.
• Must be fluent in Inuktitut and English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Baffinland's representative in Arctic Bay.
• Assist in community meetings and develop training programs.
• Provide support to Baffinland initiatives within the community.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Computer literacy

Fluency in Inuktitut

People skills

Job description

Mission for this Position

About us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company. We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Serve as representative of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland or BIM) in Arctic Bay. Reporting to the Northern Affairs Manager in Iqaluit to assist in providing information to the community, conducting various community meetings, assist in developing and coordinating skills/training programs, supporting recruitment programs, assist in implementing commitments as outlined in the IIBA and Project Certificate and various other tasks and responsibilities as required.

*This job is based out of Arctic Bay, Nunavut, and it is not a Fly-in/Fly-out position.

Main Accountabilities

• Working with FIFO's.
• BIM Representative in the community.
• Supporting potential candidates to apply for training programs offered at Baffinland (Morrisburg, Apprenticeship and Work Readiness Program).
• Participate in community meetings to provide updates on Baffinland activities.
• Assist in the development of various presentations within the company.
• Assist in the preparation of meetings in the community with Baffinland.
• As required, translating and Support-interpreting service to the Baffinland staff and management
• Communication with the citizens of the community, community groups, and businesses.
• Must be able to take minutes at meetings and have them typed and formatted in a professional manner.
• Providing support to Baffinland training initiatives conducted within Baffinland.
• Support recruitment initiatives conducted by both Baffinland and its Contractors.
• Providing feedback to Management about issues/concerns that are raised in the community.
• Prepare weekly reports to Northern Affairs Manager.
• Provide support to employees of Baffinland and their contractors, at the community level.

Other duties as assigned.

Main Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate with key stakeholders including community members, Inuit Associations and government agencies
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks on a timely basis
• NCLA Beneficiary, with a thorough knowledge of Inuit Culture is an asset
• Must be computer literate, knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and email programs
• Must be fluent in Inuktitut and EnglishProven ability to work independently and in a professional manner
• Must know how to read and write syllabics.
• Proven ability to communicate with key stakeholders including community members, Inuit Associations and government agencies.
• Must have good people skills.

Job Location

Arctic Bay, NU, Canada