Communications Coordinator

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be part of the Communications Department. Working closely with local operational leadership, Human Resources, Community Relations and employee committees, you will coordinate internal and external communications, employee engagement activities, digital and multimedia content, and initiatives that help employees and their families connect with the Kirkland Lake community. You will contribute to broader Ontario Region communications priorities and support approved community investment and municipal engagement activities under the direction of the Manager, Communications. Your work will follow established review, approval and governance processes and align with Agnico Eagle's values, brand and messaging. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Develop, write, edit and distribute timely internal and external communications supporting Kirkland Lake operations, projects and employee initiatives, working with site leaders and departments to confirm information and obtain required approvals;

Lead the preparation and distribution of the monthly Macassa employee newsletter, gathering relevant updates from site leaders, departments and employees;

Create presentations, posters, reports, advertisements and promotional materials, and develop content for employee communications, intranet platforms, websites and social media channels;

Capture and edit photography and video, and design graphics and multimedia content that showcase operations, employees, approved community partnerships and events;

Support communications campaigns from planning and content development through implementation and evaluation, collaborating with Ontario and Corporate Communications colleagues on regional initiatives, special projects and time-sensitive priorities;

Develop, maintain and promote a coordinated annual calendar of employee engagement, recreational, volunteer and community activities, including schedules, registrations, attendance and participation;

Organize and facilitate voluntary employee sports, wellness, social, arts and cultural activities with Human Resources and employee committees. Gather employee interests and coordinate practical arrangements with local organizations to strengthen community connection and support retention;

Coordinate and encourage employee participation in volunteer opportunities at Agnico Eagle events, charitable initiatives and local community programs, aligning activities with the relevant internal leads and participating organizations;

Develop and maintain accessible community information for new and relocating employees and their families, including those new to Canada or the region, covering local services, resources, events and cultural and recreational opportunities. Coordinate with Human Resources and refer individual employee support needs to the appropriate team;

Coordinate scheduling, logistics, employee participation, promotion, materials, photography, video and follow-up communications for assigned community-facing events with the relevant event lead. Work with Community Relations on events within its mandate, with that team guiding community relationships, engagement objectives and Indigenous Nation participation;

Support the coordination, administrative processing, promotion and storytelling of approved community partnerships, donations and sponsorships as assigned through Ontario Communications and in accordance with existing community investment governance and approval authorities. Work with Community Relations for relationship context and information on commitments and outcomes within its mandate;

Support municipal engagement activities through scheduling, briefing materials, communications and event coordination under the direction of the Manager, Communications, and in collaboration with relevant government relations colleagues;

Participate in community and stakeholder events for assigned communications, event coordination or employee engagement purposes. Refer Indigenous relationship matters, consultation and community concerns within Community Relations' mandate to that team, which leads those activities, and route other requests to the appropriate internal lead;

Develop and distribute community-facing communications through established review and approval processes. Obtain and incorporate information provided and validated by Community Relations concerning its engagement activities, relationships, commitments and concerns, while relevant departments remain accountable for their underlying information and commitments;

Maintain a timely flow of information between site leadership, internal departments and the Ontario Communications team. Escalate requests for funding decisions, agreement negotiations, company commitments or spokesperson responses to the Manager, Communications, for direction through established authorities.

Diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design or a related field;

Minimum two to three years of relevant communications, public relations, marketing, digital media or content development experience;

Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for different audiences;

Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro;

Demonstrated experience creating digital content for employee communications, social media, websites or marketing campaigns;

Strong photography, videography, graphic design and multimedia production capabilities;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and SharePoint;

Experience producing newsletters or supporting site-based employee communications is considered an asset;

Knowledge of the Kirkland Lake area, or experience developing community information or newcomer-support content, is considered an asset;

Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments;

Excellent organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines;

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across sites, departments, and functions.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Successful candidate must reside in Kirkland Lake or confirmed plans to move to the area.

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Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.