Job Description

Work type
PERMANENT - FULL TIME


Location
RED CHRIS MINE


Applications close
7 MAY 2023
Explore the unknown: Newcrest is one of the world\'s largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work. Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB. Purpose of the Role: Lead Newcrest social performance and community relations team at Red Chris mine We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation. Accountabilities:

• Supervising, driving and supporting the performance of the Red Chris site Community Relations team
• Training, coaching and mentoring the Community Relations and management teams on community relations, social performance and the IBCA; ensure ongoing team focus on performance & development plans and processes.
• Leading ongoing management and implementation of the Red Chris social performance management system, which includes components of benefit sharing, engagement plans, community complaint & grievance management, social risk assessment & management, community investment, and cultural competency.
• Continuing implementation of relevant aspacxtes of the Impact Benefit Co-management Agreement (IBCA) with Tahltan Nation, including acting as Newcrest representative on Social Cultural Committee, and provision of guidance and support to the Red Chris teams related to the IBCA.
• Guiding and promoting internally a mutually beneficial relationship between our operations and the Tahltan Nation and local communities so present and future business opportunities are maximised
• Proactively engaging with the Tahltan Nation on community concerns, interests and aspirations
• Implementing a risk-focused Engagement Plan
• Planning and organizing site tours for external parties, the Tahltan Nation and local communities
• Supporting execution of site events such as Tahltan Day and Truth and Reconciliation Day
• Integrating the social performance management system with other site management systems
• Supporting Red Chris site and regional initiatives in the delivery of indigenous workforce development and business procurement strategies
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other functional areas of the Red Chris site including Human Resources/People, Environment, Supply Chain & Procurement, and site Operations
• Acting as a Company representative in ongoing communication between Newcrest and Tahltan leadership
• Developing and managing annual Red Chris social performance budgets
• Performing other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous relations, social performance, social sciences, sustainability, or related field, or blend of relevant education & experience
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Indigenous relations or community relations
• Demonstrated experience in, and passion for, developing and supporting teams
• Experience in a cross-cultural working environment.
• Experience in mining

Our commitment to you: At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.



Job number
983629


Advertised
6 APR 2023