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Communities and Social Performance Specialist

KoBold Metals
Location
Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Communities and Social Performance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in social performance, community relations or stakeholder engagement within the mining, energy, agriculture or infrastructure sectors
  • Strong listening skills and the ability to build trust across cultures and power differentials
  • Experience working with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous communities
  • Experience conducting social due diligence, social impact assessments, or human rights due diligence
  • Excellent skills in data collection, social monitoring, and report writing
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing project priorities
Nice to have
  • Fluency in French
  • Working knowledge of international social performance frameworks: IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Mining Principles and Performance Expectations, Equator Principles, Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
  • Experience with stakeholder relationship management or grievance-tracking databases and GIS or mapping tools
  • Experience with Resettlement Action Plans
What the job really is

The Communities and Social Performance Specialist at KoBold will focus on building strong relationships with local communities and ensuring their support for mineral exploration and mining projects. This role involves stakeholder engagement, social due diligence, compliance monitoring, and community relations activities, requiring effective collaboration in a multicultural environment. The Specialist will also support the development of community investment programs and ensure adherence to social performance standards.

Things to weigh
  • Remote position with travel required to field sites, which may involve significant time away from home
  • The role requires adaptability to changing project priorities and a dynamic work environment
  • No specific salary or benefits package mentioned in the posting
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