Social Way Specialist

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This position will support the guidance to operations in Canada, with respect to the management of social performance, community engagement and social and reputational elements. The Social Way Specialist will be instrumental in ensuring that De Beers is viewed as a preferred partner in the mining and minerals sector for a wide range of stakeholders, including communities, governments, non-government organizations and Impact Benefit Agreement partners. This role is well suited to one who excels at building relationships and collaborating across multiple departments to achieve deliverables. As a member of a small, fast paced team, the Social Way Specialist will be self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing social programs that align with an established framework;
• Leading and chairing the Social Performance Management Committee;
• Preparing for quarterly and annual assessments;
• Generating monthly and quarterly reports, as required;
• Implementing an established framework for monitoring and evaluation;
• Collaborating across business units to create a culture of implementing best practices and learning from others; and
• Analyzing business value and risks related to social performance activities.

Reporting to the Social Performance Manager, the role resides within the Corporate Affairs/Social Performance department. This is a Yellowknife office-based position.

• Legally permitted to work in Canada;
• Diploma in Business, Commerce or Political Science;
• Project Management Experience;
• Practiced with social assessment techniques, including Social and Environmental Impact Assessments;
• Previous experience with developing social impact management plans for business and operations;
• Proven ability to identify key social performance issues, risks and impacts and integrating them into core business objectives and long-term business plans;
• Experienced at applying international standards and industry best practices, such as the IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Good Practice Guidance and Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, specific to extractive industries;
• Skilled communicator, who is adept at negotiation, collaboration and networking; and
• Experienced at working and travelling in and to remote communities in the Northwest Territories.

Desirable Assets:

• Experience delivering programs in remote communities to improve livelihoods;
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of direct work experience in an extractive industry (forestry, mining or oil & gas);
• Experienced at developing and delivering training or professional development programs; and
• Experienced in partnering with governments, academia, or civil society organizations at a national or territorial level.

Please note:

• Preference given to members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation and residents of the NWT.

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Who We Are: De Beers Canada

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and accelerate equal opportunity, focused on Building Forever.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

COVID Vaccination

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.