Community Relations and Indigenous Advisor - Labrador

The Innu version follows

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At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada.

A key part of our project is in Labrador, where proposed transportation infrastructure, including a seasonal access road and port facility, will connect the Strange Lake mine site to the global supply chain. Collaboration with Indigenous partners is central to how we plan and advance this work.

Torngat Metals is seeking two qualified

. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships, these roles will provide cultural, environmental, and socio-economic insight, community guidance, and strategic and logistical support to the Strange Lake Project. One position will focus on engagement with Labrador Inuit, and the other with the Innu of Labrador.

These roles are essential in fostering respectful, long-term relationships and ensuring that Nunatsiavut and Innu knowledge, values, and perspectives are meaningfully integrated into the planning, decision-making, and development of the project. The positions will evolve with the project’s advancement into operations.

Key responsibilities include supporting communications and consultation activities with community members, organizations, and rights-holders in the communities of Nain, Natuashish, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet, and Sheshatshiu, as well as throughout central Labrador. Torngat Metals is committed to respectful collaboration, cultural integrity, and ongoing dialogue throughout all stages of the project.

What You’ll Do:

- Provide support and act as a liaison between the project team and Nunatsiavut and Innu people and organizations in Labrador.

- Advise on customs, protocols, and appropriate engagement and consultation practices.

- Facilitate coordination with community Elders, youth, hunters, fishers, land users, businesses, government officials, community leaders, and others who are interested or impacted.

- Support the planning, communication, and organization of community meetings, engagement sessions, and cultural activities, including venue selection, catering, logistics, interpretation, and event follow-up.

- Support and coordinate the translation of information materials and documents.

- Actively participate in select meetings, site visits, and workshops; assist with agenda development, minute-taking, and the setup of meeting spaces and equipment.

- Help integrate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into communications and engagement across all phases of project planning.

- Review project materials and social media content for cultural relevance and accuracy.

- Assist in preparing and distributing documents for engagement activities, including presentations, reports, letters, and responses to formal and informal information requests.

- Maintain record-keeping systems to support engagement tracking and reporting.

- Monitor feedback in communities and advise on potential concerns and communications.

- Advocate for community interests and promote transparent communication.

What We’re Looking For:

- Understanding of Innu-aimun and/or Inuttitut (culture and/or language).

- Lived experience and a deep understanding of Nunatsiavut and Innu communities and people, particularly those living near and using the land proposed for the project’s road, port, and mine.

- Strong relationships with Nunatsiavut and Innu organizations, leadership, and community members.

- Knowledge of the landscape, community and organizational governance, and cultural activities and protocols in Nunatsiavut and Innu communities.

- Five years of experience in community engagement, cultural advising, or a related field (an asset).

- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Skilled in Microsoft 365 applications, social media management, and creating engaging content and presentations for diverse audiences.

- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

- Fluency in English.

- Ability to travel (approximately 25%), including visits to communities in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as to the Montreal office.

Why You’ll Love It:

- Competitive compensation with a bonus program.

- Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution.

- Flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule.

- Generous benefits (health, dental, and vision).

- Telemedicine.

- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Who We Are:

Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dysprosium and terbium.

Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect themselves and others.

If you’re excited to shape meaningful outcomes for Indigenous communities and the economic development of the region, we want you on our team – apply today!

Innu version

Ete Torngat Mountain, ninan tutenan Strange Lake. Mista mishau tshekuan tshetutakan. Atusseun musapanu. Ntaupamakanu Innu tshetshi taset ete Torngat Moutains.

Meskanau tutakanu mak mitshuapa. Tshakanastapanu tshekuan ete pushunanish. Mamu tshakauitsha tasematu nanu.

Torngat Metals tuapameu

. Enua tshakaui tshatasemeu utshamaua. Peik Innu mak peik assimeu tuapamakanu kaiatussesht.

Ena taseun, tshakauisentum enu assinu mak tshetshi uitshatasemat Nunatsiavut.

Kaiatussesht te tshakauauitum ete Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet, Natuashish, mak Sheshatshiu. Torngat Metals ui-ishpitentam assinu

Tshin tshetutamin:

- Uauitshiaushiu enua Nunatsiavut mak Innu

- Tsheuauitamin tshekuan tshetutaken. Tshe aimintau tshenuts, auassits, mak kasnu tusentak tshekuanu

- Tshakaui tshashiu enu tutakentshi mashinaikana. Tshakui aimu te mamuitunantshi

Ue Kaiatussesht Etuamakin:

- Tshakui nastuten Innu-Aimun mak Inuttitut

- Tshakui seten eshaniuit assimeuit

- Tshakui Nstuten akaneshau aimun

- Tshaka naketue namakun apit

Tshakamanuatin:

- Tshakamin kaniun

- Tshakamista uitshikun

- Tshakanakatumakun

Ninan:

Target Metals utshiuit ete Canada. Ete ataseuit Strange Lake. Ashinina nutshakamut. Tshaka mista mishau tshekuan ete Strange Lake.Uiuitshatasemeu enua Innu mak Nunatsiavut.

Torngat Metals mamu uitaskeu uenua mak uimatutamuat.

Uitutasene, tshemunau ataseun. Eku tutase!