Manager - Corporate Communications

Kinross Gold Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager for Corporate Communications to lead internal and external communication strategies. This role involves crafting effective messaging, managing media relations, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills and have a strong background in public relations. With a hybrid work environment and a commitment to responsible mining, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Experience managing communication products/projects/events.
• Understanding of employee communication needs and issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal communications and employee events.
• Support communication needs for company-wide programs.
• Oversee the Kinross website and maintain brand standards.

Skills

First-class writing skills

Ability to create effective communication plans

Strong communication judgment

Experience in media relations

Project management skills

Ability to communicate in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French

Education

University degree in related field

8+ years of related work experience

Tools

CMS

Graphics programs

Job description

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Start Date ASAP

Contract Permanent

Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)

Dress Code Business Casual

Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)

A Great Place to Work

Who We Are

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.

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Purpose of Role

Reporting to Director, Corporate Communications, the Manager, Communications provides expertise and supports the communications department in a broad range of activities including: communications planning and strategy; internal communications and planning and execution of employee communications strategy; website and social media; issues management; drafting of media releases and supporting documentation including issuing on the wire; communication activities in connection with quarterly earnings releases and other corporate announcements; speech writing; communications support of Sustainability initiatives; special event planning and coordination; and other duties as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages effective internal communications
• Manages employee communications/events as needed, including town halls, organizational announcements and updates from leadership
• Supports communication needs of company-wide programs and campaigns, business partner for internal clients
• Manages the implementation of effective communications strategies to disseminate company messages
• Manages reputation management and the media communications needs for the corporate office, and the regions, as needed
• Monitors media coverage in order to rapidly disseminate important news within company
• Manages the timing and execution of announcements and/or news to optimize media coverage
• Works with regions to develop strategic media plans and key messages, and manage communications issues
• Manages corporate communications in delivering statutory reporting requirements
• Supports the management and execution of the Annual Shareholder Meeting
• Manages the drafting and development of Annual Report
• Supports the quarterly reporting process including, but not limited to: background materials, media release, internal messaging, and media strategy
• Assists in strengthening Kinross brand
• Responsible for implementation and enhancement of company-wide brand standards
• Oversees the Kinross website, and maintains the website to reinforce brand as well as to keep content up-to-date
• Support social media strategy and implementation
  
  

Education And Experience

• University degree in related field of study
• 8+ related work experience or equivalent
• First-class writing skills
• Ability to create effective and realistic communication plans
• Direct experience in working with media
• Strong communications judgement in assessing audience communication needs, crafting appropriate messaging, choosing appropriate delivery channels, etc.
• Proven experience managing communication products/projects/events
• Thorough knowledge of web-based communications and familiarity with latest trends, new media etc.
• Understanding of employee communication needs and issues
• Experience in an industrial setting
• Ability to effectively manage projects, fulfill project objectives and consistently meet deadlines; effectively communicate with and manage suppliers
  
  

Additional Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred
• Ability to learn quickly
• Experience with communications systems and practices is an asset
• Professional demeanor and willingness to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, Portuguese and/or French is considered an asset.
• Basic working knowledge of graphics programs is an asset
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Previous experience working with CMS an asset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Mining, and Oil and Gas

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