Superintendent, Community Relations And Communications

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Job Description - Superintendent, Community Relations and Communications (NUN00649)

Superintendent, Community Relations and Communications NUN00649 WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

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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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Manager, Public Affairs, you will performyourduties as a member of the Community Relationsdepartment and collaborate with other departments of the division. As the Superintendent, Community Relations, and Communications, you will provide leadership in various aspects of the Social Responsibility priorities of the organization for Nunavut operations. More precisely, you will provide direction for the development and implementation of community relations and communication strategy for our Nunavut operations. You will be responsible for representing Agnico Eagle and it`s interests with the several Nunavut stakeholders, including members of local communities and organizations. You will need to develop and maintain a good understanding of these stakeholders’ interests and promote the development of mutually beneficial partnerships on important issues. You will also assist the Nunavut Management team in considering these external interests in the development of strategies and plans.

Feeding off of our operational needs and constraints and community priorities, develop Community Relations and Communications’ vision and strategic objectives;

Communicate the strategy to AEM internal departments;

Act as an ambassador for Agnico Eagle with responsibilities for communicating the company’s vision within the local communities and other important social and political entities.

Develop strong partnerships with our key stakeholders and be solution oriented to find mutually beneficial solutions;

Provide leadership in the implementation strategy for IIBAs, ensuring employment/training opportunities, business opportunities and cultural awareness activities are aligned with our IIBA requirements;

Contribute to thedevelopment of strategies and plans that consider community needs and interests in the planning and execution of mine development activities.

Anticipate/plan HR, consultant, and financial resource needs for the team;

Supervise, coach,and empower teams responsible for Communications and Community Relations, and support them when facing roadblocks.

Ensure roles and responsibilities within the team and with other departments are clear;

Where required, lead the deployment of the strategy and programs for new initiatives and existing partnerships and do so by ensuring alignment with AEM-Nunavut business plan and Sustainable Development Policy;

Comply with commitments made in the Sustainable Development Policy.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

The position requires post-secondary education in Communication, Environment, Social Sciences, or similar relevant background;

Ten (8 to 10) years of progressive experience in impact benefit agreement, or similar agreement implementation and/or leadership roles;

Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous groups, and/or Federal and Territorial government agencies;

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex projects;

Ability to deal with political issues;

Dedicated team building and project management skills.;

Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable and trusted resource to senior management;

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;

Must be availablefor frequent travels to Nunavut.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A combination of tele-working with presence at our offices in either Mirabel (QC), Rankin Inlet (NU), Baker Lake (NU), Cambridge Bay (NU), Val d'Or (QC), Edmonton (AB) or one of our offices in Canada. Occasional visits to operating sites may be required.

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