Communications Specialist

6 days ago


Kamloops, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company. 

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page. 

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

A stimulating values-based work environment A culture of collaboration and inclusion Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders Career development opportunities A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement A competitive total compensation program A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

New Afton Mine

Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.

Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.

About the Role


Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible work options available


Position Reports To:  Human Resources Manager


Position Overview
The Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with the Site Leadership and Corporate communications to manage internal and external communications as well as the planning and execution of New Afton’s media relations and social media efforts.


Key Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of a wide range of communications materials including emails, newsletters, stories, FAQs, presentations, fact sheets, reports, displays, and other publications for both internal and external audiences. Investigate, develop and write stories and communications for publication in site newsletters or corporate website Management of all inputs and execution of bi-weekly site newsletter and quarterly site sustainability report Develop cascading materials to front line employees regarding New Afton Strategic Plans Work closely with Corporate Communications Manager and Company Leadership to align on cascading of company-wide initiatives and support an overall systems approach  Perform on-site event duties including conducting or coordinating photography, setting up presentations and obtaining approvals for materials  Develop or maintain local photo library to be used in written communications  Monitor trends in web and social media tools, applications, channels, design and provide recommendations on opportunities to position New Afton as the Employer of Choice in BC’s Interior  Research, plan, develop and implement communication and engagement strategies to support client initiatives, events, programs and campaigns  Develop, monitor and evaluate digital strategies for client projects  Create and manage databases and tracking tables  Coordinate with corporate communications manager and investor relations on emergency response communications Perform administrative and other related job duties as required 


Qualifications

A combination of 10 years education and experience in communications, preferably in the mining or natural resources sector;

High school diploma or equivalent; 

Experience in a professional communication, or writing role with demonstrated experience generating social media, website, and print content 

Experience in outreach strategies for internal/external audiences, enquiry-response management, crisis communications and issues management; and government relations 

Experience in interdepartmental collaboration and project management 

Able to drive results personally and through a team in fast-paced environment in a timely and strategic manner 

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including editing, presentation, and interviewing skills 

High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail 

High degree of PC literacy, proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office application 

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $75,000 to $90,000.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.



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