Communities and Social Performance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies that align with the company's values and business goals.

• Identify, map, and assess communities, Indigenous peoples, local authorities, and civil society organizations.

• Engage in community consultations, information sessions, and multi-stakeholder forums.

• Foster relationships with local communities, traditional authorities, and governmental agencies.

• Aid in the engagement and consultation activities with Indigenous and First Nations groups.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage agreements with Indigenous and First Nations organizations.

• Incorporate traditional knowledge and land-use information into project planning.

• Keep stakeholder registers, interaction logs, and engagement records up to date.

• Conduct social due diligence assessments for new exploration initiatives.

• Assist with social baseline studies, social impact evaluations, and risk assessments.

• Create and review social risk registers along with mitigation strategies.

• Monitor compliance with social obligations across various jurisdictions.

• Maintain registers for risks, obligations, and commitments.

• Support social performance audits and assurance processes.

• Track and report on compensation processes, community development initiatives, and their outcomes.

• Prepare presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide social performance support for assigned exploration and development projects.

• Collaborate with Geology, Operations, Security, and Health & Safety departments.

• Assist in permitting processes with social inputs and community engagement requirements.

• Aid in community development and investment programs, including budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Support negotiation processes for land access and compensation.

• Enhance social performance procedures, tools, and templates.

• Conduct social performance training for non-specialist personnel.

• Stay updated on trends, standards, and best practices in social performance within the mining and extractive sectors.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in social performance, community relations, or stakeholder engagement in the mining, energy, agriculture, or infrastructure sectors.

• Experience collaborating with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous communities.

• Proficiency in conducting social due diligence, social impact assessments, or human rights due diligence.

• Strong skills in data collection, social monitoring, and report writing.

• Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to shifting project priorities.

• Readiness and capability to travel to and work at remote field sites for approximately 6–10 weeks per year.

• High levels of integrity, cultural sensitivity, and professional maturity.

• Ability to work effectively within a diverse, cross-functional team.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about mineral exploration and development.

• Comfort in a dynamic and evolving early-stage company environment.

• Preferred: fluency in French.

• Preferred: knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Mining Principles and Performance Expectations, Equator Principles, Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

• Preferred: experience with stakeholder relationship management, grievance-tracking databases, and GIS or mapping tools.

• Preferred: experience with Resettlement Action Plans.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hands-on experience with exploration projects globally.

• Opportunities for travel to project locations.

• An equal opportunity workplace.

• An affirmative action employer.