Counselor, Public Affairs and Media Relations (temp.)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Nunavut; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company is seeking a Counselor for Public Affairs and Media Relations in Nunavut. This strategic role involves shaping the division's reputation, preparing communication plans, and managing media relations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience in public affairs or media relations, along with strong writing skills. French or Inuktitut language knowledge is a plus. The position involves a 40-hour work week and requires travel to various sites once a month.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage media relations and stakeholder engagement in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities and update key messages as needed.
• Develop and maintain strategic communication plans.
• Prepare briefing notes for conferences and events.
• Coach executives for interviews and public forums.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Media relations management

Stakeholder engagement

Identifying emerging stories

French language proficiency

Inuktitut language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Job description

Counselor, Public Affairs and Media Relations (temp.) (NUN00567)

Reporting to the Communications Lead, you will play a strategic role in shaping the Nunavut Division’s positioning and reputation, defining the division’s positioning and guidelines, setting annual alignments, and ensuring the right key messages are delivered to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor activities, upcoming projects, and stakeholder discussions; update key messages as needed.
• Develop and maintain strategic communication plans to support divisional priorities and reputation objectives.
• Prepare briefing notes for conferences and events attended by senior leadership.
• Maintain and leverage a centralized stakeholder engagement tool for consistent messaging and proactive outreach.
• Coach executives for interviews and public forums; coordinate logistics and follow‑through.
• Own and optimize the stakeholder mapping tool; update quarterly.
• Update media list, draft media bulletins, distribute, and follow up with journalists.
• Monitor coverage, provide information to management, recommend corrections.
• Develop scenarios for potential issues, including crisis situations, ensuring rapid response readiness.
• Support leadership and technical experts in media interview preparation.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media; manage incoming media requests and outreach initiatives.
• Identify and develop story opportunities; prepare media kits and pitches; coordinate interviews with management; conduct media monitoring and analysis.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience preparing briefing materials and media content.
• Demonstrated ability to manage media relations and stakeholder engagement in complex environments.
• Deep engagement with news and current affairs, with a strong instinct for identifying emerging stories and trends.
• Ability to spot timely opportunities for strategic response or amplification.
• Ability to shape and pitch stories in a way that captures media interest and drives coverage.
• Knowledge of the French language and/or Inuktitut language is considered an asset.
• Note: official working language at Nunavut operations is English.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday at our Mirabel Office. Travel to sites and communities once a month, or as needed.

Agnico Eagle values trust, respect, equity, family, and responsibility. We value your unique set of skills and experience, and we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and contribute positively to local communities.