Manager, Community Engagement
Alderon Iron Ore Corp. is seeking a Community Engagement Manager for its Labrador West office.
The successful candidate must be able to manage a wide range of responsibilities in the areas of public relations and communications, stakeholder consultation, office management, event planning and logistics. The position will involve promoting and maintaining a positive relationship between Alderon Iron Ore Corp. and regional stakeholders by being directly involved with local community leaders and organizations, government officials and regional stakeholders and NGO’s. The candidate will be required to support the development and execution of corporate initiatives in the region relating to public affairs and community relations. This will include frequent communication with local residents to answer questions relating to the Kami Iron Ore Project and providing advice to Alderon’s Executive Team regarding issues and opportunities in the Labrador West region. In addition to being the senior management representative in the region, the candidate will also have oversight responsibility for the general administration of the Labrador West office and will report to the Executive Vice-President of Government and Community Affairs.
Education & Experience:
- Post-secondary degree, with a minimum of three years of Industry experience preferred. Will consider combination of experience and education.
- Previous experience with proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of the mining industry, Labrador West region and the environmental assessment process.
- Experience in government and community relations and crisis communication.
- Experience in dealing with government, stakeholder groups, and concerned citizens.
- High degree of independent judgement in planning and carrying out job assignments.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, with fluency in English. French would be definite asset.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s licence required.
Alderon is a progressive, equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package and great prospects for career growth and development.
Interested candidates should send their resumes in confidence to resumes@alderonironore.com no later than May 31, 2012.
