Baffinland Community Liaison Officer (BCLO) - Pond Inlet - Jobs in Iqaluit, NU

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Mission for this Position:About UsAt Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you wont find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you wont find anywhere else.We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.Serve as a representative of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland or BIM) in Pond Inlet. Reporting to the Assistant Northern Affairs Manager in Iqaluit to assist in providing information to the community, supporting Baffinland Fly-in, Fly-out employees (FIFO’s), conducting various community meetings, assist in developing and coordinating skills/training programs, supporting recruitment programs, assist in implementing commitments as outlined in the IIBA and Project Certificate and various other tasks and responsibilities as required.Main Accountabilities:

• Provide support to employees of Baffinland and their contractors, at the community level.
• BIM Representative in the community.
• Support potential candidates to apply for training programs offered at Baffinland (Morrisburg, Apprenticeship and Work Readiness Program).
• Participate in community meetings to provide updates on Baffinland activities.
• Assist in the development of various presentations within the company.
• Assist in the preparation of meetings in the community with Baffinland.
• As required, translating and Support-interpreting service to the Baffinland staff and management.
• Communication with the citizens of the community, community groups, and businesses.
• Must be able to take minutes at meetings and have them typed and formatted in a professional manner.
• Provide support to Baffinland training initiatives conducted within Pond Inlet.
• Support recruitment initiatives conducted by both Baffinland and its Contractors.
• Oversee FIFO employees’ annual survey
• Provide community contact list, on annual basis
• Provide support in carrying out various programs provided by Baffinland (COVID-19-related programs, Christmas Hampers, working with local Food Bank)
• Providing feedback to Management about issues/concerns that are raised in the community.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Northern Affairs Manager.

Main Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in Inuktitut and English is required
• Enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement with a thorough knowledge of Inuit Culture is preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are preferred
• Good people skills are required
• Proven ability to communicate with key stakeholders including community members, Inuit Associations and government agencies is required
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks on a timely basis
• Proven ability to work independently and in a professional manner

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