Indigenous Workforce Advisor

Orla Mining • Thunder Bay, ON

8d • CA$104,000 - CA$115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Orla Mining is seeking an Indigenous Workforce Advisor to advance the organization's Indigenous workforce strategy. This role focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining Indigenous talent by leading employment initiatives, fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations, and creating an inclusive workplace that promotes long-term employment and career development. Orla Mining operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine in Mexico and is advancing the South Railroad Project in Nevada, and has recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine in Northern Ontario. The company is committed to responsible gold mining and creating a net positive benefit for all stakeholders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Education or related fields.
• At least 2 years’ experience working directly with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mining, oil and gas or other heavy industry considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify workforce requirements and Indigenous employment opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders on Indigenous workforce planning.
• Develop initiatives that increase Indigenous participation across all areas of the business.
• Develop and maintain an Indigenous talent pipeline aligned with current and future workforce requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous Community representatives.
• Liaise with educational institutions, employment agencies, and training providers on programs and initiatives related to Indigenous employment.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to identify Indigenous talent.
• Support candidates through the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and improve candidate experience.
• Identify and evaluate Indigenous career fairs, recruitment events, and networking opportunities to strengthen Indigenous talent pipeline.
• Coordinate with Communications team to ensure Indigenous recruitment efforts are being highlighted on social media and other communication channels.
• Lead the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Musselwhite Academy as a key workforce development initiative.
• Build on existing Indigenous employment, student, apprenticeship, internship and trades readiness programs to create sustainable career pathways.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new workforce development programs that support current and future operational needs.
• Mentor and support Musselwhite Academy participants throughout the program, promoting engagement, development, and successful completion.
• Develop and distribute recruitment branding materials to promote the Musselwhite Academy.
• Provide updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track conversion rates of Musselwhite Academy employees into full-time employees.
• Track Indigenous employment and training metrics.
• Track Indigenous contractor head count metrics and report monthly.
• All other relevant duties assigned by the Talent & Workforce Lead.

Benefits

• Annual short term incentive program with a target bonus of 15% of base salary.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with an automatic 5% employer contribution.
• Option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED