Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Indigenous Engagement & Employment Specialist

Musselwhite Site

Purpose

The Indigenous Engagement & Employment Specialist will be responsible to coordinate and deliver community engagement activities that contribute to positive relationships with Indigenous peoples. To actively develop, coordinate and promote recruitment activities, local employment training programs for potential Indigenous employees, and retain employment of Indigenous individuals to support the Mine’s Employment strategy. The incumbent acts as a resource within the Sustainability & External Relations Department as a key contact for Indigenous communities and employees on engagement, employment and training issues in close collaboration with the Site Human Resources Team. The incumbent maintains a high visibility at the Mine site and in the Communities by personally interacting with key leaders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on Indigenous community engagement plans and activities
• Prepare workplans and propose budget allocations for indigenous engagement activities
• Educate interested individuals on the specifics of Mine training programs and what behaviours are expected of them. Produce and/or present pre-employment readiness programs in the Communities.
• Provide direction and/or assistance to Community base resource employees when working with potential candidates to prepare resumes, complete job applications, and prepare for interviews.
• Implement/organize a program to increase communities’ knowledge about career opportunities and establish career goals and pathways
• Organize community career fairs and attend industry-related career fairs to promote Indigenous employment.
• Assist in providing orientation, training and other employment support services targeting the unique needs of Indigenous employees.
• Act as a key contact within the Sustainability & External Relations and HR Department for Indigenous employees to understand and interpret Company policies and programs.
• Develop a working relationship with Mine Supervisors to provide assistance in resolving employee relations issues and promoting cultural awareness.
• Identify and communicate employee needs and/or recommend modifications to employment practices and workplace procedures.
• Support the advancement of the Indigenous Employment and Workplace Strategy
• In cooperation with Supervisors, assist individuals to identify career goals, related training needs, and develop training plans. Monitor training progress and effectiveness.
• Provide information regarding resources available to employees both at the Mine site and within their Communities for skills development.
• Participate in the delivery of External Relations training (cultural awareness, smart work ethics etc.).

Requirements

• Work experience is education, public relations or a related field
• Work experience in working with Indigenous communities and organizations
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture including Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
• Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills
• Computer skills including report and documentation skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team
• College/technical diplomas in relevant field would be an asset
• Acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Indigenous language would be a great asset.
• Negotiation skills

Working Conditions

The schedule for this position is 4 days on 3 days off.

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Consistent with Newmont’s values of safety and responsibility, we believe that COVID-19 vaccination is a critical tool to fight this pandemic and protect the health and safety of Newmont’s workforce and the communities in which we work and live. Accordingly, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a declaration confirming that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your anticipated start date, and you may also be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to your anticipated start date, or at a later date upon Newmont’s request. Newmont will consider individual requests for exemption/reasonable accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to medical reasons or other grounds protected by applicable human rights law.