Specialist, Indigenous & Northern Affairs

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.

Position

Specialist, Indigenous & Northern Affairs, Nunavut – This is an 18-month maternity leave coverage

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous & Northern Affairs, this position will be a fully remote role, with regular travel, including travel to the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. 

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Supervisor, Indigenous & Northern Affairs, and Coordinator, Sustainability, and Inuit Support Coordinators to ensure annual workplans and required tasks are being completed and priorities are being executed;  
• Work closely with the Community Relations, Environment, Human Resources and Procurement teams to oversee the execution of the Project’s operational licenses;
• Support the execution of Indigenous & Northern Affairs led projects and programs;  
• Collect data and draft  monthly, quarterly, and annual socio-economic and social governance internal and external reporting;  
• Track stakeholder engagement using a Stakeholder Management System (Borealis) for the Project;  
• Support internal implementation of the Back River Project Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), and other agreements between B2Gold Back River Corp. and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association;   
• Participate  in Socio-Economic Monitoring Working Groups and associated activities.  
• Support the Human Resources Team in developing and implementing effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain Kitikmeot Inuit Project employees;   
• Support the Project Operations Team by working collaboratively to develop and implement Inuit specific training programs and plans;  
• Assist in tracking the Team’s budgets and accounts payable;  
• Support the Director, Indigenous & Northern Affairs, & the Manager, Environmental Permitting in regulatory review processes, as needed; and  
• Maintain tracking system to regularly assess B2Gold’s performance towards achieving agreement objectives, and report on findings.     

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience working in the resource development industry focused on stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, social impact and performance, and/or sustainability.     
• Experience with socio-economic and/or environment impact assessment, monitoring and reporting; and
• Post-graduate degree, preferably in environmental studies or social science, legal, public policy, and administration. 

Priority hiring consideration given to Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents.

Compensation and Benefits 

The annual salary for this position is $95,000.00 

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST November 29th, 2024, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.