Community Relations Coordinator

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Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Community Relations Coordinator to join our Indigenous Affairs Team within our People & Community Department at Vale Newfoundland & Labrador.

This role is a permanent position , working a Monday to Friday schedule, based in Newfoundland & Labrador. Travel to Voisey’s Bay and communities throughout NL will be required as part of this role.

As a Community Relations Coordinator, you will help build and strengthen Vale Base Metals Newfoundland and Labrador’s relationships with communities, Indigenous governments and organizations, educational institutions, community representatives, and other key stakeholders across Newfoundland & Labrador. You will coordinate community engagement programs, educational initiatives, events, communications, and partnership activities that support Vale’s broader community development objectives and, where applicable, commitments under Impacts and Benefits Agreements (IBAs). As an important liaison between Vale and local communities, you will help foster positive relationships, identify opportunities for collaboration, and support initiatives related to education, employment, business development, community investment, and cultural awareness.

Additionally, in this position you will:

Community Engagement and Relationship Support

- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with communities across Newfoundland & Labrador, including Indigenous governments and organizations, educational institutions, community leaders, IBA beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.

- Support the planning and execution of community engagement activities, meetings, consultations, information sessions, and site visits.

- Coordinate community outreach initiatives and ensure community inquiries are addressed in a timely and professional manner.

- Assist in identifying emerging community issues, opportunities, priorities, and concerns and communicate findings to management.

- Participate in community events, career fairs, conferences, cultural activities, and stakeholder meetings as a company representative.

Program and Initiative Coordination

- Coordinate community programs and initiatives related to education, training, employment, scholarships, cultural awareness, youth engagement, and community development, including IBA-related initiatives where applicable.

- Support implementation of Vale commitments contained within applicable Impacts and Benefits Agreements.

- Assist with community investment and sponsorship activities, including application tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

- Coordinate logistics and administrative activities related to Innu and Inuit advisory committees, working groups, and partnership meetings.

- Help monitor participation and outcomes associated with employment, education, and community initiatives, including IBA beneficiary initiatives where applicable.

Communications and Reporting

- Prepare presentations, briefing notes, meeting materials, reports, and community engagement summaries.

- Coordinate development and distribution of communication materials relevant to communities and stakeholders across Newfoundland & Labrador.

- Maintain accurate records of engagement activities, stakeholder interactions, and program outcomes.

- Contribute information and reporting required for internal leadership updates, IBA reporting requirements, sustainability reporting, and community performance metrics.

Internal Collaboration

- Work closely with Human Resources, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, Communications, and other departments to support community relations initiatives and IBA commitments where applicable.

- Assist in promoting awareness and understanding of Innu and Inuit cultures, communities, and IBA commitments within the organization.

- Support the coordination of cultural awareness sessions, site visits, and employee engagement opportunities involving community and IBA partners.

- Provide administrative and project support to the People & Community team as required.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve community engagement processes, stakeholder communications, and program effectiveness.

- Support the development of new partnerships and initiatives that contribute to Indigenous participation, community well-being, and long-term relationship building across Newfoundland & Labrador.

- Contribute to the development of engagement strategies and annual work plans.

What We Offer You

- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Flexible work arrangements Include only if applicable.
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
- Relocation Assistance

About You

Individual must be a Nunatsiavut Beneficiary or Innu Nation member.

Education:

- A college diploma or a degree in Community Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Indigenous Governance, Communications, Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.

Experience:

- A minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, Indigenous affairs, community development, education, human resources, communications, or a related field is required.

- Experience working with communities, Indigenous organizations, or stakeholder groups in Newfoundland & Labrador is considered a strong asset.

- Experience in mining, industrial, government, or resource sectors considered an asset.

Skills:

- Knowledge and understanding of Innu and Inuit cultures, histories, and communities, including IBA communities, would be considered an asset.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Experience developing reports, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
- Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Newfoundland & Labrador, including to remote Labrador communities.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21 st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. 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 critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Pay Grade: F6T

Apply by: Monday, November 30th, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers .