Specialist, Communications

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, Communications to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations team. This is a remote, work‑from‑home position, with travel to site every month as required.

The Specialist, Communications plays a critical role in shaping the internal culture and community presence of the Mount Milligan Mine. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this role is responsible for designing, executing, and managing clear, engaging, strategic communications that connect our workforce across operations and leadership.

As a key strategic partner within the HR team, they ensure our workforce remains informed, aligned and engaged with operational goals, safety milestones, and cultural roadmap. Additionally, they support local stakeholder, public affairs and social media initiatives to maintain and strengthen our brand and social license to operate.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement an internal communications plan that aligns with the mine’s operational milestones, safety culture and organizational changes.
• Draft, edit and distribute daily/weekly operational updates, leadership messages, employee newsletters and digital display content across the mine site.
• Partner with the HR Manager and mine leadership team to draft organizational announcements and materials supporting long‑term leadership transitions and culture roadmaps.
• Design and facilitate internal communication channels (town halls, focus groups, engagement survey feedback loops) to capture employee sentiment and drive continuous improvement.
• Co‑lead event planning committees to plan and execute the communication strategy around employee appreciation events such as Family Day and holiday parties.
• Support ad‑hoc communications and employee experience initiatives, such as enhancing onboarding materials, improving visual communications and elevating the overall look and feel of internal content.

• Support Regulatory and Public Affairs in their execution of community investment programs, local sponsor ships and public relations initiatives in neighboring communities.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability and Indigenous Relations teams to ensure external messaging is consistent, respectful and transparent.
• Support the corporate social media strategy while leading the development and execution of a local/regional social media presence (Facebook, Instagram), highlighting site milestones, community involvement and employee stories to build a strong regional brand.

• Act as a critical communication resource during organizational changes, translating complex strategic shifts into clear, transparent and empathetic employee messaging.
• Maintain and update site crisis communication protocols in coordination with corporate communications; support the HR and leadership teams with rapid, accurate internal messaging if required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive communications experience, ideally within an industrial, heavy manufacturing or natural resources setting (mining experience highly desirable).
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to translate high‑level business acumen and leadership strategies into relatable, engaging employee communications.
• Digital & Event Savvy: Experience supporting corporate social media strategies and coordinating workforce events (such as family or appreciation days).
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional active listening and relationship‑building skills, with the emotional intelligence required to navigate complex employee relations, community dynamics and organizational shifts.
• Writing Excellence: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to adapt tone for diverse audiences — from frontline operators to public stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced,…