Liaison Officer

Job summary

Maintain long-term relationships with the Kangiqsualujjuaq community and implement on-the-ground engagement activities. Act as a liaison between the community and project teams to gather feedback and integrate Indigenous perspectives into the project.

Job details

Liaison Officer – Kangiqsualujjuaq (Nunavik) Full Time 📍 Kangiqsualujjuaq (Nunavik) 🚗 Occasional local travel (approximately 25%) About Us At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake rare earths project, located at Brisson Lake, where we currently operate an exploration camp. The company is currently in the process of submitting the necessary studies to obtain permits for all project infrastructure, which includes: A mine site A road connecting the site to the port A port A separation plant Our growing team consists of approximately 50 people. Our head office is in Montreal, and we also have an office in Sept-Îles. The Adventure Awaiting You Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, you will play a key role in maintaining long-term relations with the Kangiqsualujjuaq (Nunavik) community and implementing on-the-ground engagement activities. This role will evolve as the project progresses, offering you the opportunity to actively contribute to a strategic initiative for both the region and Canada. Your Role Maintain respectful and lasting relationships with the community; Support engagement and consultation activities; Collaborate with various stake holders; Participate in the planning and coordination of meetings; Ensure clear, simple, and accessible communication regarding project information; Gather community feedback, concerns and expectations; Integrate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the project; Support the preparation and distribution of documents, presentations, and follow-ups; Maintain tracking tools; Identify emerging issues and help adapt engagement approaches. What You Need to Shine Knowledge of the Kangiqsualujjuaq (Nunavik) and regional realities; Experience in customer service or public relations (an asset); Ability to build trust and demonstrate diplomacy; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills,autonomy, and rigor; Fluency in the Kangiqsualujjuaq community language and functional English, as the role requires serving as a liaison between the Kangiqsualujjuaq community and project teams, partners, and other stakeholders located outside the community. Knowledge of the French language (a major asset). Benefits to Match Your Ambitions Competitive compensation package with a bonus program; Group RRSP with employer contribution up to 5%; Generous benefits package (health, dental, and vision care); Access to telemedicine; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Professional development and career advancement opportunities; Be part of a strategic project contributing to the energy transition and sustainable development in the North. Working With Us Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, where respect, collaboration, and transparency are at the core of everything we do. If you want to help build bridges between a major industrial project and its host community, we would love to meet you.

What you’ll do

Maintain long-term relationships with the Kangiqsualujjuaq community and implement on-the-ground engagement activities. Act as a liaison between the community and project teams to gather feedback and integrate Indigenous perspectives into the project.

Requirements

Requires fluency in the Kangiqsualujjuaq community language and functional English, with knowledge of regional realities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in public relations or customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package • Bonus Program • Group RRSP With Employer Contribution • Health Care • Dental Care • Vision Care • Telemedicine • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Professional Development • Career Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Community Engagement
• Public Relations
• Diplomacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Indigenous Knowledge Integration
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Bilingualism

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services