Employment Relations Specialist

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record , and a high-quality board and shareholder base. 

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources.  We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part our larger South Carlin Complex which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan , a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction . The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.  

Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and  operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate , and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.  

Purpose  

Reporting to the HR Superintendent, the Employment Relations Specialist will have a key focus on supporting the operations teams by promoting training, employment and advancement opportunities to indigenous peoples who live in the communities in which we operate . Thi s posit ion supports both internal and external stakeholders through employment planning, engagement, and execution. Working with operations team, this role will be responsib le for executing r ecruitment and career development programs for Indigenous peoples.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Develop and administer Indigenous Recruitment and Retention strategies for the site to increase employment opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and in alignment with the site’s Indigenous Employment and Development Plan.  

• Work with the key internal stakeholders to define, plan and report recruitment activities in collaboration with site recruiters, will collaborate with HRBP’s to coordinate the onboarding of indigenous new hire candidates for all opportunities.  

• Support the recruitment team where .  

• Develop a process to streamline the communication of employment opportunities by regularly engaging with Community Based Resource Workers (CBRW’s) to identify and contact individuals who may have an interest in training or employment positions.  

• Participate in events for networking and career fairs with a focus on indigenous talent, visit universities/colleges, Indigenous schools and Indigenous communities to create active relationships in partnership with campus and community resources.  

• Identify and foster employment networking relationships that support connecting employment opportunities.  

• Explore, identify and recommend training programs that would increase employability and sustain long-term progressive employment ( i.e. . Government funded training and education programs and other related funding available) 

• Provide orientation, training and other employment support services targeting the unique needs of Indigenous employees.  

• Provide information regarding training resources or other mine opportunities that are available to Indigenous employees.  

• Monitor various training programs and track the progress and overall effectiveness of such programs . Recommend improvements or initiatives and activities as .  

• Ensure program reporting is executed to present to internal stakeholders and Indigenous community partners.  

Key Requirements :  

• Minimum high school diploma .  

• Post secondary education with a preference to Business, Indigenous Studies or similar education and training considered an asset.  

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in operations, recruitment and training, community relations Employment or similar role.  

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment  

Working Conditions :  

The schedule for this position will consist of 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day.