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Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
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Reporting to the Community Relations Manager in Ontario you will be part of the Community Relations Department. You will be accountable to increase cultural awareness, recruitment and development of Indigenous Peoples, which includes training programs, community relations and consultation support for Macassa. You will ensure that the goals and objectives set out by Agnico Eagle are achieved while monitoring our commitments to our Partner Nations. You will help in promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, our commitments to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the environment.
- Advocate for increased awareness surrounding Indigenous equity and inclusion in operational activities
- Support, provide and/or monitor delivery and continual improvement of Indigenous awareness training and capacity building
- Support the identification and development of strategies to address employment barriers for
- Indigenous Peoples
- Build and maintain relationships with employment and training coordinators from Partner Indigenous Nations
- Leverage culturally appropriate practices, to help demonstrate employment and/or retention strategies
- Support attendance, wellness monitoring and employee relations as it pertains to personnel retention, family, bereavement and community engagement issues
- Support administrative responsibilities (e.g., note taking) that advance commitments and activities with Partner Indigenous Nations
- Support Indigenous talent enrolled in Macassa programs, such as the Underground Mining School and other training opportunities
- Support the Human Resources team in providing weekly performance updates, recruitment strategies, corrective actions and assistance, interviews and associated follow-up
- Support the communication of Indigenous employee progression, promotions and career changes to Partner Indigenous Nations and designated coordinators upon request
- Organize, coordinate and/or attend events and community engagement functions including National Indigenous Peoples Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Nation-specific celebrations, job fairs and other community events
- Support implementation of commitments with Partner Indigenous Nations in conformity with internal guidelines and key performance indicators
- Participate in audits that ensure compliance with agreements or standards
- Support the Community Relations team in the achievement of Macassa-specific objectives
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, or minimum five years of experience coordinating development programs in the mining or industrial sector, developing and implementing recruitment initiatives, consultation and engagement, and working with Indigenous Nations
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols, traditions, and practices
- Knowledge of Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing, with a commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect in the workplace
- Effective communication skills, including presentations and report writing
- Demonstrate interpersonal and group relation skills, planning and organizing skills, information gathering and analysis skills, and problem solving
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information
- Experience developing training budgets and funding requests
- Exceptional ability to work within a diverse team
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout Ontario
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations
- Must wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Macassa, which is supplied for the position, in accordance with site policies, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and/or instructed by Macassa
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills. Bilingualism with French, Cree, Algonquin and/or Anishinaabe consider an asset
- Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous Peoples and Northern Ontario considered an asset
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Schedule: Monday to Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm, or as needed within a 40-hour workweek.