Senior Advisor, Communications

Senior Advisor, Communications

• Be a part of a group that is safety driven and that values inclusion and diversity.
• Be part of a team focused on growing employee morale and that helps to confirm Diavik as an employer and partner of choice.
• Role based in Yellowknife, NT

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Communicationsto join the communications and government relations team at Diavik Diamond Mine, to support the operation’s business strategy, now and into the future.

This is great opportunity to be a key member of the three-person communications team in Yellowknife, while also being part of a much larger global communications team. Although this role is focused on the Diavik mine operation, Rio Tinto is a global operation, and the successful individual will need to balance local communication needs against the broader guidelines and company priorities. It is important to have a demonstrated capability to develop and nurture relationships both inside and outside the business.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Government Relation and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:

• Develop and execute integrated communications and stakeholder engagement plans that support and align with Diavik’s objectives, including its internal communications, community relations, government relations and closure objectives.
• Develop position papers, briefing documents, executive talking points, Questions and Answers, and issues briefs for review by the manager.
• Develop and implement internal communications plans, including messages and materials to enhance employee engagement such as employee recognition programs, internal people surveys, employee notes and other on-site employee engagement activities.
• Support Diavik senior leaders with internal and external communications including speeches, presentations, employee town hall meetings, global team meetings and crisis communications.
• Provide government relations support within the Northwest Territories to enhance Diavik’s profile and reputation within the region.
• Maintain key relationships with the appropriate level of local and territorial government.
• Work closely with the environment and closure teams on regulatory issues.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (in communications, business, economic, political science preferred)
• Demonstrated experience (at least five years) in communications, government relations and reputation management, preferably in a public company
• A high level of experience in developing and executing strategic, proactive, fit-for-purpose communications plans to support business objectives
• Good organizational and issues management skills
• A team-oriented, proactive, results-driven and collaborative approach, with experience working in a matrix organization, willing to lead by example, and support Rio Tinto’s culture and corporate priorities
• Demonstrated flexibility, resilience and ability to stay calm and good-humoured under pressure; positive, respectful, and willing to learn
• Has a good work ethic, works quickly and efficiently, and takes initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, savvy and diplomatic corporate communicator who understands what communications support is needed by senior management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite as well as Creative Cloud programs, particularly InDesign
• Willing and able to travel regularly to the mine site

Where you will be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

If you are looking for change, a new career and would like to work for a successful global organization, join us today.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territory. Members must clearly identify their status in their application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• A competitive compensation.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave.)

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999447814468497408

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