Communities & Social Performance Manager
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Leadership development in a dynamic environment and the chance to engage in meaningful work with First Nations and local communities.
- This permanent, full-time, role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Manager, Communities & Social Performance, BC works, based in Kitimat, to lead and develop BC Works’ community engagement efforts with internal stakeholders, external partners, and First Nations.
This role is a great opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to make a meaningful impact by shaping the company’s relationship with the community and stakeholders. The role enables the candidate to lead initiatives that drive business success while positively impacting social and environmental outcomes.
We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.
Reporting to the General Manager, Communities & Social Performance, and working on a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:
- Manage and develop the BC Works CSP team, setting role and competency and developments requirements, and ensuring team alignment with business goals.
- Plan, implement, and report on CSP activities to meet organizational strategies, objectives, and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain great relationships with local communities, First Nations, and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and opportunities related to business activities and community interactions.
- Direct the resolution of complex CSP issues and challenges, ensuring alignment with company policies and standards.
- Leverage deep community knowledge to minimize risks, maximize value, and promote effective community engagement.
- Collaborate with internal business units, product groups, and sites to share learnings and replicate successful CSP initiatives.
- Lead the team in implementing improvement strategies to ensure sustainable performance and maintain a social license to operate.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- At least eight to ten years of management experience with effective leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to inspire and engage a team in a collaborative environment.
- Proven experience in Community and Social Performance, with expertise in engaging with both community and internal stakeholders using effective channels and tactics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with proficiency in French as a plus.
- Strategic and lateral thinking with a strong bias for action, capable of handling multiple tasks, prioritizing under tight deadlines, and working with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in managing complex and sensitive issues, with a background in reputation management.
- A desire to learn, take on new challenges, work via influence, and thrive in a dynamic team environment.
- Minimum of a valid B.C. Class 7 (Novice) driver’s license, or out-of-province equivalent.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as social science, political science, sustainability, or community relations
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
The base salary range for this role is $145,840 – $218,760 CAD in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.
At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts
- Domestic relocation program
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, 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.
Where you’ll be working
Rio Tinto’s BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world’s most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.
Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.
To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI
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.
Applications close on Sunday the 29th of September 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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Take your leadership career to the next level.
You’ve got the abilities, passion, and drive to lead. We’ll provide you with the resources, support, and opportunities you need to grow and advance in your leadership career with us. Our signature leadership training programs empower your natural leadership skills and experience.
As you grow in your leadership role, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and the flexibility to balance work with your outside interests and commitments. Above all, you’ll work with people who inspire and motivate you in an organisation that values curiosity and creativity. Working with us means touching people’s lives, from exploring new materials to finding ways to tackle climate change.
At Rio Tinto, you can follow a career path through varied leadership roles:
Functional leaders
You’re the expert. That makes you the perfect person to lead others. As a Functional Leader, you’ll provide direct leadership within your specialised field of expertise.
Operational leaders
Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business. You motivate our teams so they can provide the metals and minerals that help the world progress, while ensuring they all go home safely at the end of every shift.
Senior leaders
As one of Rio Tinto’s senior leaders, you’ll help run a company that drives human progress. Modelling our values and behaviours, you’ll lead some of the industry’s best and brightest minds, working to solve global challenges.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
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- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.