Job Information
Baffinland Iron Mine Inuit Success Facilitator in Mary River, Territory of Nunavut
Mission for this Position
About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
Reporting to the Training Superintendent, the Inuit Success Facilitator is responsible for being a continual presence at the mine, reaching out to and supporting Inuit employees. The Inuit Success Facilitator provides continual hands on support to Inuit Success initiatives within Baffinland. The Facilitator utilizes communication skills and tools to maintain a healthy contact with Inuit employees on site and in their home communities. The Facilitator increases ongoing communication with Inuit employees and is an advocate for Inuit culture and employee needs at the mine.
This role is based at the Mary River in Nunavut on a 3 by 3 rotation.
Main Accountabilities
Provide guidance and support to Inuit employees working at site and working with their supervisors or other relevant departmental personnel (HR, Environmental, Safety, etc.) to resolve issues.
Take a leadership role working to support operations management in developing and implementing a plan for continued Inuit employment, training and success.
As the subject matter expert on Inuit Success, work and communicate with the superintendent to resolve issues or concerns
Encourage Inuit employees in achieving greater participation at the mine through participation on committees, working groups, mine rescue teams, and consultations.
Provide assistance to the Recruitment team in advancing individuals in the community based programs into roles at site by maintaining an understanding of the programs and who is participating.
Assist Inuit employees by helping them understand policies and procedures and communications and ensure they are aware of new company information and news, communicate upcoming training and education opportunities and encourage their participation, and talking to them about choices, home life, opportunities and planning for success.
Build a relationship with Inuit employees by being present at meal hours and in recreation areas in order to speak with them
Work with Inuit youth to gain a better understanding on future career opportunities and work with them to assist with their career development.
Support Inuit involved with the apprenticeship program through continual communications and being available at their work sites to check on how they are doing and to provide support.
Provide examples of successes and accomplishments realized by Inuit employees to the Training Superintendent so that this can be shared with Operations Leadership.
Perform administrative duties such as providing assistance provided to employees, Supervisors, Managers, and produce weekly reports for the Training Superintendent.
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.
Main Qualifications
High School diploma is an asset
Experience in promoting a culture of safety.
Experience in promoting Inuit culture.
Ability to speak, read and write in Inuktitut and English, are an asset.
Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to demonstrate being a role model in their community and at site.
Interpersonal Effectiveness skills: Ability to influence the views and behaviour of others through persuasion and encouragement and manage conflict or other sensitive issues tactfully and effectively. Ability to adapt behaviour to a wide range of people.
Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiary.
Ability to provide mentorship to Inuit employees.
Job ID 2024-6122
Job Category Training
Job Type Permanent
Job Location 1 : Location CA-NU-Mary River