Senior Communications Advisor

Foran Mining; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

RRSP matching

ESPP with company match

Camp-based travel support

Job summary

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan, headquartered in Saskatoon, seeks a Senior Communications Advisor to lead comprehensive communications plans aligning with corporate objectives and site priorities. The role supports workforce engagement, stakeholder relations, and corporate reputation across internal and external channels.

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations & Communications, you will craft messages for milestones, manage media inquiries, and coordinate campaigns while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive communications experience in corporate, government, public affairs, natural resources or industrial environment.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans and initiatives across internal and external audiences.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and executives with communications materials and advice.
• Experience with media relations, issues management and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong judgment, discretion and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plans aligned with corporate and site objectives.
• Lead internal communications supporting operational priorities, health and safety, culture, workforce engagement, sustainability and employer branding.
• Develop and coordinate external communications to support company reputation and stakeholder relationships.
• Draft, edit and distribute communications materials, including news releases, executive communications, speeches, presentations, newsletters, website and social media content, fact sheets, briefing materials and stakeholder updates.
• Manage the annual Sustainability Brochure and support executive communications for the Director, Government Relations & Communications.
• Coordinate media inquiries and interview requests, and support interviews, announcements, media monitoring and story development.
• Advise site leaders and subject matter experts on communications materials and initiatives, and develop key messages for project milestones, regulatory announcements, operational updates and community initiatives.
• Coordinate communications campaigns across channels in line with company messaging and brand standards, working with Corporate Communications to align Saskatchewan initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Support crisis and issues communications, prepare materials during incidents, and monitor emerging issues, media coverage and stakeholder concerns.
• Coordinate communications for community investment, sponsorships, donations, Indigenous and community partnerships, and social investment initiatives. Support Government Relations, Indigenous Relations, permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Plan and deliver public events, open houses, community meetings, project announcements, site visits, conferences and visits by government officials and other dignitaries.
• Manage external communications vendors, consultants, agencies and contractors; track activities and performance metrics; prepare reports; and maintain communications records, content libraries and tools.
• Follow company policies, regulatory requirements, brand standards and industry best practices. Maintain a safe, organized and professional work environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Stakeholder communications

Media relations

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs or related

Job description

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at our Saskatoon Head Office.

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in the second half of 2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.

The Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for developing and executing communications plans, programs and initiatives that support Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan's operational objectives, workforce engagement, stakeholder relationships and corporate reputation. Working closely with the Director, Government Relations & Communications, the role provides day-to-day communications expertise and execution support across internal and external channels while ensuring alignment with corporate messaging and business priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications plans aligned with corporate and site objectives.
• Lead internal communications supporting operational priorities, health and safety, culture, workforce engagement, sustainability and employer branding.
• Develop and coordinate external communications to support company reputation and stakeholder relationships.
• Draft, edit and distribute communications materials, including news releases, executive communications, speeches, presentations, newsletters, website and social media content, fact sheets, briefing materials and stakeholder updates.
• Manage the annual Sustainability Brochure and support executive communications for the Director, Government Relations & Communications.
• Coordinate media inquiries and interview requests, and support interviews, announcements, media monitoring and story development.
• Advise site leaders and subject matter experts on communications materials and initiatives, and develop key messages for project milestones, regulatory announcements, operational updates and community initiatives.
• Coordinate communications campaigns across channels in line with company messaging and brand standards, working with Corporate Communications to align Saskatchewan initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Support crisis and issues communications, prepare materials during incidents, and monitor emerging issues, media coverage and stakeholder concerns.
• Coordinate communications for community investment, sponsorships, donations, Indigenous and community partnerships, and social investment initiatives. Support Government Relations, Indigenous Relations, permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Plan and deliver public events, open houses, community meetings, project announcements, site visits, conferences and visits by government officials and other dignitaries.
• Manage external communications vendors, consultants, agencies and contractors; track activities and performance metrics; prepare reports; and maintain communications records, content libraries and tools.
• Follow company policies, regulatory requirements, brand standards and industry best practices. Maintain a safe, organized and professional work environment.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive communications experience, preferably in a corporate, government, public affairs, natural resources or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications plans and initiatives across internal and external audiences.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and executives with communications materials and advice.
• Experience with media relations, issues management and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong judgment, discretion and attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000/year based on experience and qualifications.

• Annual discretionary short-term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision Benefits – effective on start date.
• Life and disability insurance.
• RRSP with company match.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company match.Camp-based position with travel support.

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.

The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.

Deadline for applications to be submitted is: November 15, 2026.