Vice President, Community Engagement & Partnerships

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.

Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Vice President, Community Engagement & Partnerships

to join its team located in Montreal. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role plays a strategic leadership role in shaping and executing Torngat Metals’ vision for community relations. This position is critical in building long-term, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, particularly in the context of mining development in Northern Quebec with a project footprint also in Cote Nord and Labrador.

The incumbent will shape and execute Torngat Metals‘ strategy of economic reconciliation through equity participation. They will lead all community engagement initiatives, including the negotiation of formal agreements (IBA, PDA), management of social license risks, regulatory compliance, and the integration of community perspectives into corporate decision-making. They will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and represent the company with key stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the overall community engagement strategy aligned with corporate objectives.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Indigenous communities, respecting their cultural, social, and economic realities.

• Influence corporate decisions by embedding community considerations into governance processes.

• Oversee the negotiation and implementation of formal agreements with communities (IBA, PDA,).

Stakeholder Relations

• Represent Torngat Metals with communities, governments, Indigenous organizations, and strategic partners.

• Ensure proactive, transparent, and respectful communication with all stakeholders.

• Participate in public forums, consultations, and community events.

Governance and Management

• Lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to community engagement.

• Manage budgets, performance indicators, and reporting related to community activities.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ESG best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• University degree in community development, Indigenous relations, social sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree an asset).

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including several years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven experience in the mining industry, ideally in remote or northern contexts.

• Experience in community engagements or negotiations with Indigenous communities in northern Quebec.

• Open to frequent travel.

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’re eager to play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada, we want you on our team – apply today!