Community Relations Summer Student
If you thrive on success and team work in a team culture, Agnico Eagle offers career opportunities on a global scale. We provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career. Agnico Eagle is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for our employees and we encourage everyone who works for us to contribute to their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide a safe work environment and seek to ensure all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Disability-related accommodations during the application and selection process are available upon request. Interested? We hope you are.
INTRO
Location: North Bay/ Timmins/ Kirkland Lake
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Closing Date: March 21, 2025
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.
WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
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 THE OPPORTUNITY
Based in North Bay, Kirkland Lake and/or Timmins ON, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Community Relations Assistant to join our Community Relations team reporting to the Supervisor, Community Relations Ontario Region.
The Community Relations Assistant will have an opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team of community engagement practitioners, researchers, and Indigenous Affairs representatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Community Relations Supervisor in Ontario, you'll join our Community Relations team to help us meet our goals while upholding Agnico Eagle's core values. Your role will involve:
- Assisting with community relations and communications tasks to ensure consistency across Ontario.
- Helping facilitate plans to address community relations needs and risks.
- Documenting engagement activities and supporting regulatory processes.
- Archiving, recording and updating (both digitally and physical copy) consultation records, agreements and memos.
- Assisting with the preparation of engagement and consultation summaries.
- Participating in and coordinating meetings and events, which may include travel.
- Supporting the achievement of regional and corporate objectives.
- Working collaboratively with various internal departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate is:
- Pursuing or recently completed a university degree in social sciences, humanities, communications, Indigenous studies, environmental studies, or a related field.
- Interested in community relations, corporate social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
- A good communicator with strong writing skills.
- Willing to learn and engage with Indigenous cultures and communities.
- Strong with interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluent in English, and knowledge of French, Cree, Algonquin, or Anishinaabe is an asset.
- Open to flexible work hours and travel within Ontario
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with on-the-job perks, including:
- Competitive salary
- Training and learning opportunities
- Opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, blending office-based work with telecommuting.
Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.
Together, we are Going for Gold in everything that we do and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.