Sustainability, Director

Job Overview

Reporting to the VP‑EHSS, the Director of Sustainability will provide corporate guidance for Social Responsibility, Community Relations, and Indigenous Affairs, establishing standards and systems to ensure the business meets its strategic goals for community and environmental performance.

• Develop and provide guidance for enterprise‑level community engagement plans, standards, and systems for implementation at corporate, operational and project levels.
• Review and assess corporate and site compliance against enterprise‑level policies, standards and external sustainability initiatives.
• Lead collaborative efforts in the development of the annual Sustainability Report and ESG reporting; oversee external sustainability consultants to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Oversee ESG performance management with senior and site leadership to maintain robust ESG ratings.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement specific to community engagement and sustainability.
• Implement innovative approaches to advance sustainability goals across SSR’s global footprint.
• Build and maintain programs for community and stakeholder engagement to generate positive impacts.
• Provide due diligence and guidance on sustainability issues for transactional matters (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, real‑property sales, new site development, site decommissioning and closure activities).
• Serve as a collaborative member of a high‑performing team delivering results to the business.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in management, environment or sustainability disciplines; graduate degree with international experience preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global environmental and sustainability reporting requirements.
• Ability to work in virtual cross‑regional and cross‑functional teams, translate complex situations into simple working solutions, manage complexity and influence decision‑making across a matrix organization.
• Expert technical knowledge in community engagement and sustainability disciplines.
• Strong negotiation and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Mature business skills; ability to organize, lead, motivate and support functional teams at multiple locations.
• Capacity to establish effective relationships with key partners, stakeholders and professionals.
• Proven ability to focus on long‑term strategic growth goals while managing short‑term tactical objectives.
• Innovator with a sense of urgency thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Extensive experience partnering with cross‑functional business leaders.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills; ability to communicate complex ideas simply and tailor key messages.
• Ability to work in ambiguity, adapt to change and exercise critical thinking.
• Multilingual background is a positive.

• Competitive salary range for Colorado residents: $200,000 – $220,000
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee share purchase plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive plans (STI, LTI)

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment equity at SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation includes active promotion of qualified women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants to indicate any designated group membership voluntarily during the hiring process, which informs workforce planning in compliance with the Canadian Employment Equity Act.

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