Coordinator – Canada/USA

Position: Canada/USA Regional Coordinator
Organization: FAIME (Find an Independent Mining Expert)
Location: remote, anywhere in Canada

Position Overview

• 1-year employment contract with the possibility of extension (funding dependent)
• 4 days (32 hrs)/week remote position with flexible hours and occasional travel
• Competitive compensation based on the experience and availability of the candidate ($27-$30/hr)
• Generous benefits package
• Location: remote, occasional travel

About FAIME

The Find an Independent Mining Expert (FAIME) project is an online database of global experts, including hydrologists, toxicologists, archeologists, economists, social scientists, and others, available to provide services to communities affected by mining and the organizations supporting them. Specifically, the FAIME database aims to:

• Provide a secure central database for organizations that support affected communities worldwide to find and hire credible and trustworthy experts to assist them in addressing new and existing mining projects and policies affecting their territories and well-being, including the right to give or withhold consent, and who are capable of working with respect for local and Indigenous knowledge.
• Provide a tool for scientists and experts to offer their services to non-industry clients, such as non-governmental and Indigenous organizations that support affected communities, as well as governmental organizations, and to enable them to collaborate, share learning, and develop opportunities more effectively, regardless of their location.

The FAIME project is guided by a management committee and an advisory committee. These committees include representatives from the seven FAIME partner organizations, which are working with dozens of mining-affected communities worldwide. Their role is to assist and advise MiningWatch Canada, the host organization of FAIME, which directs and administers the project.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly capable coordinator to work under the guidance of our Operational Manager and Management Committee to expand FAIME’s network of experts and the reach of its services within Canada and the USA.

The ideal candidate will be based in Canada and work to support the active growth of our database through managing requests for expertise, networking with experts and communities, and taking part in promotional activities. They will likely also be asked to assist with additional tasks such as fundraising, general database management activities, and miscellaneous tasks. To ensure success, they should be comfortable communicating with affected communities as well as the scientists and practitioners available to support them. Knowledge, experience, and comfort in working with data management software are also key assets.

FAIME staff are supported by technical consultants and work with the FAIME Management Committee members.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Project coordination support (50%) - Supporting the implementation of FAIME’s Mission, Vision, and Values through:

• Providing primary support in addressing requests for expertise as they arrive in the database, including follow-ups and information exchange with mining-affected communities, experts, and relevant organizations.
• Assisting with fundraising, communications, and administrative activities relevant to maintaining the project and the database
• Participating in meetings and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders including technical experts, academics, non-governmental and Indigenous organizations, and third-party service providers

Database Development, Expansion & Promotion (50%) - Assisting the Operational Manager and Management Committee in the development, maintenance, and growth of the Canada/USA segment of the FAIME Database, including:

• Supporting the development and regular updates of communication and promotional materials such as the website, webinars, and social media
• Expanding the database’s expert contact list through a variety of strategies, research, and communications/promotional approaches and channels
• Facilitating and/or participating in networking events to promote the project and recruiting new experts to join the database
• Responding to inquiries related to the project and facilitating contact with experts, communities, organizations, and other related resources, etc.
• Supporting the FAIME team in addressing security, liability, and other database management issues as they arise, including cybersecurity and technical risks

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required; preference for experience in a national/international non-profit coordination role for a minimum of 2 years
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field: social sciences, natural sciences, community development, etc.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Superior interpersonal, relationship, and conflict-resolution skills, along with sound problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making
• A positive and problem-solving attitude
• Highly competent in clearly, respectfully, and concisely communicating across various digital communication platforms (email/phone/social media/website)
• Capacity to manage correspondence in written French
• Proven experience collaborating and building key relationships across a multitude of organizational levels with diverse groups such as scientists, technical experts, non-profit stakeholder groups/committees, Indigenous peoples & communities
• A high level of integrity, values, and ethics, as well as the ability to adapt to complex and changing environments
• Highly motivated, independent, dedicated, and organized, with experience working independently with significant responsibilities and accountabilities
• Knowledge of various computer and social media applications
• Knowledge of data collection and management software (e.g. Airtable, Excel, Survey Monkey, Notion, etc.)
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and organize high levels of data across multiple interfaces/platforms
• Awareness of, or willingness to learn about, applicable privacy and data security laws

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• A background in one of the following broad areas, specializing in a discipline that relates to mining and/or to supporting mining-affected communities: science/engineering, social sciences, economics, policy/regulation, community development
• Connections to an established and trusted network of scientists and/or technical professionals
• Fluent in English, both oral and written

Application Process:

Submit a cover letter and resume including a minimum of 2 work references in PDF format to: info@solutionogenics.ca

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Equal Opportunity

We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those who may need accommodation for a disability, to apply to join our team. Please advise if you require accommodation during the application process.

This position will be open until filled.

Interviews will be held virtually for qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.