Un milieu inclusif pour tous

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Chaque personne est différente et nous estimons que ces différences font notre force. La diversité des compétences, des expériences de vie et des perspectives au sein de notre équipe améliorent nos méthodes de travail et notre capacité à réussir ensemble.
 

About the position

The Simandou Mining Project (the Project) is a Greenfield iron ore exploration and mining project located in the southeast of the Republic of Guinea, in the Guinea Forestière region of West Africa. The project is being developed by Simfer SA (Company), the licensee of the Simandou Iron Ore Project Concession. Simfer SA is a joint venture between Rio Tinto, Chinalco (Aluminum Corporation of China) and the Guinean government. The project will include the development of a 50 to 100 mtpa, a railway of approximately 650 km and a port facility south of Conakry.

Rio Tinto is seeking a highly skilled Principal Advisor specializing in biodiversity offsets with a deep understanding of the intersection between anthropology, communities, and biodiversity conservation. As a subject matter expert, this role will provide the essential technical expertise and guidance to support the decision-making process related to Rio Tinto’s biodiversity offsets program in Guinea. This position offers remote working and there will be some ad-hoc travels to Guinea.

The Principal Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring that the company’s biodiversity offset strategies are scientifically robust, culturally sensitive, and aligned with both corporate sustainability goals and local community needs.

Reporting to the Senior Business Partner, this role is responsible for:

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on biodiversity offsets, providing technical advice and guidance to the Rio Tinto team in Guinea.

  • Develop and refine biodiversity offset strategies that are scientifically sound, culturally appropriate, and aligned with international best practices.

  • Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and the integration of community and cultural considerations into offset planning.

  • Support the decision-making process by providing the technical underpinnings necessary for evaluating and implementing biodiversity offset projects.

  • Work closely with senior management to ensure that all decisions related to biodiversity offsets are informed by the latest scientific research, regulatory requirements, and community perspectives.

  • Assess potential biodiversity offset sites, considering ecological, social, and cultural factors to ensure successful outcomes.

  • Integrate anthropological insights into biodiversity offset planning, ensuring that local communities’ cultural values, practices, and knowledge are respected and incorporated.

  • Engage with local communities to understand their relationship with the land, biodiversity, and natural resources, using this understanding to inform offset strategies.

  • Facilitate community participation in the development and implementation of biodiversity offsets, fostering collaboration and mutual benefit.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and local communities, to ensure the successful design and implementation of biodiversity offsets.

  • Represent Rio Tinto in discussions with stakeholders, advocating for biodiversity conservation and community engagement as integral components of the offset strategy.

  • Provide technical input into stakeholder consultations, ensuring that all relevant ecological and cultural considerations are addressed.

  • Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of biodiversity offset projects, ensuring that they deliver the intended conservation and community outcomes.

  • Conduct regular field assessments to monitor the progress of biodiversity offsets, identifying any issues and recommending corrective actions as needed.

  • Report on the performance of biodiversity offset projects to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

  • Provide training and capacity-building support to Rio Tinto staff, local partners, and community members on biodiversity offsets, conservation practices, and community engagement.

  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within Rio Tinto and with external stakeholders, enhancing the overall impact of biodiversity offsets in Guinea.

What you will bring

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

  • At least 10 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, environmental management, or a related field, with a focus on biodiversity offsets and community engagement.

  • Proven expertise in the intersection of biodiversity, anthropology, and community relations, with experience working in Africa or similar contexts.

  • Strong background in designing, implementing, and evaluating biodiversity offset projects, with a demonstrated ability to integrate scientific, cultural, and social considerations.

  • Experience working with and managing projects with NGOs in a developing context, preferably within Africa.

  • Deep technical knowledge of biodiversity conservation, ecological principles, and offset methodologies.

  • Strong understanding of cultural anthropology and community engagement practices, particularly in relation to biodiversity and natural resource management.

  • Excellent organization, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into actionable insights.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and build strong relationships.

  • Skilled at managing and reporting on multiple projects of varying degrees of complexity at one time.

Ce que nous offrons

Obtenez la reconnaissance de vos contributions, de votre capacité de réflexion, de votre travail acharné et la satisfaction de savoir que vous avez aidé le monde à progresser.
 
• Environnement de travail au sein duquel la sécurité est toujours la priorité absolue 
• Salaire de base concurrentiel établi en fonction de vos compétences et de votre expérience
• Attributions annuelles incitatives en espèces pour les employés admissibles 
• Occasions de développement de carrière et aide à la formation pour réaliser vos aspirations
• Accès aux programmes de santé favorables à la famille, aux régimes de retraite et d’épargne de premier ordre
• Avantages sociaux favorisant le bien-être
• Généreux régime d’actionnariat des employés de Rio Tinto 
• Programme d’aide aux employés
• Soutien individuel en matière de bien-être (questions personnelles et professionnelles) pour     vous et votre famille 
• Politique exhaustive sur les congés portant sur tous les moments importants de la vie (vacances/annuels, congé parental payé, etc.)  

À propos du Projet Simandou Sud

Le projet de minerai de fer de Simandou (Blocs 3 & 4) est situé en République de Guinée, en Afrique de l'Ouest. Il s’agit d’un gisement de minerai de fer de haute qualité et de classe mondiale et représente l'une des plus grandes réserves connues de minerai de fer au monde.

Le projet Simandou Sud opère dans le cadre de la coentreprise Simfer où le gouvernement de Guinée détient 15 %, Rio Tinto et Chinalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH) , qui détiennent respectivement 45,05 % et 39,95 % de Simandou, continuent de travailler avec le gouvernement Guinéen pour explorer les options permettant de valoriser le gisement de minerai de fer de Simandou, ainsi que des mécanismes potentiels de collaboration sur les infrastructures requises au développement du Projet et aux opérations minières.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

Votre milieu de travail

Le projet est détenu par Simfer S.A., coentreprise entre Rio Tinto (45,05 %), Chinalco (39,95 %) et le gouvernement de la Guinée (15 %). Rio Tinto est l’exploitant désigné des blocs 3 et 4 de Simandou. Ces blocs, situés dans les montagnes de Simandou, représentent l’un des plus importants gisements inexploités de minerai de fer à haute teneur actuellement, avec des ressources indiquées dépassant 1,7 milliard de tonnes.   

La mine créera plusieurs milliers d’emplois directs et indirects, avec une valeur économique se chiffrant dans les milliards de dollars au cours de sa durée de vie estimée. Simandou sera également un moteur de croissance économique et s’appuiera sur les meilleures pratiques en vue d’assurer un milieu de travail sûr, durable et respectueux de l’environnement. Le minerai de fer issu de la mine sera utilisé pour fabriquer des produits essentiels dont la société moderne dépend, notamment des véhicules électriques, des infrastructures d’énergie renouvelable, des immeubles et des ponts.

 

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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.

Working in one of our function’s teams

We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.

With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:

Meaningful work

We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

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Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

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Excellent compensation and benefits

We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.

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Safety

Though we’re continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.

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Inspiring people and an empowering culture

Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

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A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

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Safety

The safety and well-being of our employees have been and always will be our priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of our team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

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Quality of life

Our rosters are designed to provide you with the flexibility you need to balance your work life with your home life, your family, and your other outside interests and commitments.

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Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

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Meaningful work

We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

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A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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, and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

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Quality of life

We’re committed to providing you with the flexibility you need to balance your work life with your home life, your family, and your other outside interests, passions, and commitments.

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People and culture

Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

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Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

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Meaningful work

We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

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A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.

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Inspiring people and an empowering culture

Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other as we live out the values and deliver the performance that defines Rio Tinto.

Diverse group of smiling Rio Tinto employees standing over table looking at project plans

Meaningful work

You’ll be joining a global technical community with the best tools and data at your fingertips. We are innovation leaders and are committed to advancing the promise of a more sustainable world. Nothing could be more rewarding.

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Quality of life

Enjoy efficient and effective work processes with strong support to help you balance your other interests and commitments.

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Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. Our technical development programs are industry-leading and enable you to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

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A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

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Opportunities for learning and development

You can build on your education with real-world work that makes a difference. With our Global Development Program and other key initiatives, you’ll help shape the future of Rio Tinto as you enhance your professional potential and broaden your career options. You’ll network with experienced industry leaders and expand your knowledge base through many specific development activities.

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Meaningful work

You’ll get to work on a variety of assignments that present exciting challenges and complexity. If you receive rotations, you’ll also participate in many different roles, teams, and environments.

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A focus on sustainability

You’ll be able to play a significant role in sustainability initiatives and help us develop global solutions for environmental and climate change challenges.

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Inspiring people and an empowering culture

You’ll experience the benefits of our unique culture. Our leadership is active, engaged, supportive, and ready to help you translate your education into a rewarding career.

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A commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

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Life at Rio Tinto

We’re a mining and metals company with operations in 35 countries around the world. We work in an incredible variety of settings – in mines, smelters, and refineries; in sales offices and data centres; in research facilities and development labs; and with artificial intelligence. All of this adds up to tremendously varied lifestyle options. We’ll work with you to determine the lifestyle opportunities that are available for your role.

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Residential

You’ll be part of a friendly, welcoming community close to our mining operation. You’ll be home after each shift to enjoy your life away from work.

2/6

FIFO

Flying into a site, staying at a camp for the duration of your roster, then flying home again. We call this FIFO.

3/6

BIBO

For certain sites, you will take a bus or a boat into the site, stay at a camp, and then bus or boat out again.

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Operations Centre

Advanced facilities in certain regions enable our teams to control some systems remotely.

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City hubs

State-of-the-art offices connect you seamlessly with colleagues around the world.

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Our application process

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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.

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