Manager Communications

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

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We are seeking a highly professional and motivated Manager Communications to support the development and implementation of OceanaGold's internal and external communications strategies, helping to create and promote a positive brand image and foster a culture of engagement across our global operations. This hands-on role creates engaging content and brings our stories to life across multiple platforms. It's an excellent opportunity to build your career with a high-performing team committed to a culture that values its employees while having fun.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

External Communications

• Helps implement external communication strategies aligned with corporate strategy to create and promote a positive brand image.
• Supports corporate message development and narrative creation for various external audiences.
• Aids in development of communications materials such as factsheets, Q&As, talking points, speeches, backgrounders, and videos/scripts.
• Supports media relations activities to help position the Company positively with key audiences and ensure an accurate public record.
• Manages the Company’s media monitoring platform.
• Develops and manages a corporate editorial calendar to build a pipeline of content (blog stories, videos, social media posts) that demonstrates OceanaGold’s sustainability efforts and responsible approach to operating.
• Manage the Company’s external digital channels, including corporate website and social media platforms to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
• Use compelling narratives and standout content to grow our follower base.
• Utilize analytics to track engagement metrics and adapt strategies to optimize performance of social posts.
• Supports the Director Communications on issues management as needed.
• Supports the development and production of corporate reporting documents such as the Sustainability Report, Management Proxy Circular and Annual Information Form to ensure coherent and consistent messaging and design.
• Provide high level of editorial review to ensure consistency and quality across all communication channels/resources/materials.
• Collaborate with external agencies (PR, design, creative) to ensure high-quality, on-brand materials.
• Helps to maintain policies and procedures that protect and enhance OceanaGold’s reputation.

Internal Communications

• Leads development and execution of internal communication strategies to enhance employee experience and engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the roll-out/integration of key business initiatives.
• Continuously story-mine across our offices and sites in partnership with the in-country/site-based communications teams to share successes and stories across the business.
• Craft compelling messages that both celebrate the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values and Success Ingredients and resonate with our diverse, global workforce.
• Recommend communication tools to keep employees informed and manage those communication platforms:
  • Intranet – proactively take the lead on ensuring content is up-to-date and stories from across the organization are being told.
  • Town Halls – assume primary responsibility for coordinating quarterly Townhall Meetings by creating agendas, partnering with speakers on content, editing & consolidating presentations, and implementing post-event surveys.
  • Video messages/Group-wide emails – assess whether these tools are required on a case-by-case basis.
• Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders to maintain the corporate brand in alignment with the corporate Style Guide.
• Review all site newsletters to ensure consistency of messaging.
• Aid in building and maintaining the Company’s image and video library.
• Develop and drive feedback mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of internal communications efforts.

• 7-10 years of relevant experience, with post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working for a publicly-traded company in natural resources, particularly mining, would be an assets.
• Solid understanding of best-practices in corporate communications, reputation and brand management, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling messaging for a variety of audiences and channels. Ability to tailor content for specific audiences that demonstrates a deep understanding of messaging, positioning and stakeholder needs.
• A track record of bringing stories to life across a variety of mediums.
• Superior oral and written communication. Detail orientated with excellent editing skills.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to be agile in responding to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact with senior leaders as well as site-based colleagues, spanning all organizational levels.
• Can take complex content and turn it into something that’s succinct and easy to understand. When there’s limited information, you do the research, talk to stakeholders, and figure it out.
• You’re a self-starter who values accountability, teamwork, collaboration, kindness, creativity and having fun.

• Outstanding gold industry mid-cap organic growth pipeline
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
• Corporate role, based in Vancouver Office

The annual salary range for this position is $120,000-140,000. This range is a guide and final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED