Indigenous Workforce Specialist

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a Community Relations Specialist to enhance cultural awareness and recruitment of Indigenous Peoples at Detour Lake Mine, Ontario. Responsibilities include developing training programs, fostering relationships with Indigenous Nations, and supporting administrative tasks related to community engagement. Candidates should have a relevant degree or five years of experience, effective communication skills, and an understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols. Benefits include accommodations, meals, and covered travel expenses.

Benefits

Accommodation and meals provided

Transportation to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field or five years of experience in the mining sector.
• Understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Increase cultural awareness and recruitment of Indigenous Peoples.
• Support Indigenous awareness training and employment strategies.
• Build relationships with Partner Indigenous Nations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols

Experience developing training budgets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingualism in French or Indigenous languages

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field

Five years of experience in recruitment initiatives

Job description

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. 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. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Reporting to the Senior Indigenous Workforce Specialist, you will be part of the Community Relations Department and accountable for increasing cultural awareness, recruitment and development of Indigenous Peoples, which includes training programs, community relations and consultation support for Detour Lake.
• Advocate for increased awareness surrounding Indigenous equity and inclusion in operational activities.
• Support, provide and/or monitor delivery and continual improvement of Indigenous awareness training and capacity building.
• Support the identification and development of strategies to address employment barriers for Indigenous Peoples.
• Build and maintain relationships with employment and training coordinators from Partner Indigenous Nations.
• Leverage culturally appropriate practices to help demonstrate employment and/or retention strategies.
• Support attendance, wellness monitoring and employee relations as it pertains to personnel retention, family, bereavement and community engagement issues.
• Support administrative responsibilities (e.g., note taking) that advance commitments and activities with Partner Indigenous Nations.
• Support Indigenous talent enrolled in Detour Lake Mine programs, such as the Underground Mining School and other training opportunities.
• Support the Human Resources team by providing weekly performance updates, recruitment strategies, corrective actions and assistance, interviews and associated follow‑up.
• Support the communication of Indigenous employee progression, promotions and career changes to Partner Indigenous Nations and designated coordinators upon request.
• Organize, coordinate and/or attend events and community engagement functions including National Indigenous Peoples Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, nation‑specific celebrations, job fairs and other community events.
• Support implementation of commitments with Partner Indigenous Nations in conformity with internal guidelines and key performance indicators.
• Participate in audits that ensure compliance with agreements or standards.
• Support the Community Relations team in the achievement of Detour Lake‑specific objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in a related field, or five years of experience coordinating development programs in the mining or industrial sector, developing and implementing recruitment initiatives, consultation and engagement, and working with Indigenous Nations.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols, traditions and practices.
• Knowledge of Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing, with a commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect in the workplace.
• Effective communication skills, including presentations and report writing.
• Experience developing training budgets and funding requests.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingualism with French, Cree, Algonquin and/or Anishinaabe is considered an asset.
• Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous Peoples and Northern Ontario are considered an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine.

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.

You must also be willing to travel throughout Ontario and to remote locations.

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 process.