Liaison Officer – Labrador (Innu & Nunatsiavut)

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 component of our project is located in Labrador, where proposed transportation infrastructure—including a seasonal access road and port facilities—will connect the Strange Lake mining site to global markets. Collaboration with Indigenous partners is central to our approach.

Torngat Metals is seeking Liaison Officers based in Labrador, including Goose Bay, Sheshatshiu, Natuashish, Nain, or Hopedale.

Reporting to the Director, Community Relations and Partnerships, the successful candidates will contribute to building sustainable relationships and supporting engagement activities with Innu and Inuit communities. The role will evolve as the project progresses toward the operational phase.

What You’ll Do:

- Actively contribute to maintaining respectful and sustainable relationships with Innu and Inuit communities in Labrador

- Support engagement and consultation activities with community members, organizations, and rights holders

- Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Elders, youth, hunters, fishers, land users, businesses, and community leaders

- Assist in planning and coordinating meetings, information sessions, and community activities (logistics, organization, follow-up)

- Ensure clear and accessible communication of project-related information

- Gather, document, and communicate community feedback, concerns, and expectations

- Contribute to integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into project activities

- Support the preparation and dissemination of materials (presentations, communications, follow-ups)

- Maintain tracking tools to support reporting and follow-up on commitments

- Identify emerging issues and contribute to adapting engagement approaches

What We’re Looking For:

- Strong knowledge of Labrador communities (Innu and Nunatsiavut)

- Postsecondary education (DEC or Bachelor’s degree) in communications, human relations, social work, community development, or a related field, or equivalent experience

- Experience in community relations, customer service, or field-based roles

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to build trust and demonstrate diplomacy

- Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail

- Proficiency in English; functional French

- Knowledge of Innu-aimun and/or Inuttitut is a strong asset

- Availability for local travel (approximately 25%)

Why You’ll Love It:

- Competitive compensation with a bonus program

- Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution

- Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule

- Generous benefits (health, dental and vision)

- Telemedicine

- Professional development and career advancement opportunities

- Free coffee!

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 are motivated by building meaningful connections between a transformative industrial project and its host communities, we would like to hear from you—apply today!