Since 1967 the Chamber of Mines (“The Chamber”) has been the voice of the Northern mining and exploration industry. The Chamber engages and advises public and Indigenous governments, regulatory agencies, investors, communities, Indigenous groups, non-governmental agencies, the media, schools, post-secondary educational institutions, and the general public. The Chamber’s primary objective is to encourage, assist and stimulate the prosperous, orderly and environmentally responsible development and growth of mining and mineral exploration in the NWT and Nunavut.

Reporting and accountable to the Ottawa-based CEO, the General Manager (GM) – Nunavut (NU) contributes to achieving the goals and objectives of the Chamber. The GM - NU is key to service and program delivery as well as Chamber’s operations in NU. The GM - NU provides advice and support to the CEO and the Board on all matters related to the Chamber, including acting as point of contact for the NU exploration and mining industry.

Making decisions, taking actions, establishing practices, and developing programs, in compliance with the Chamber’s policies; Maintaining an office and Chamber presence in Iqaluit. The GM - NU provides advice and support to the CEO and the Board by: · Ensuring the interests of NU members are presented to the Executive and Board of Directors in a timely manner for any decisions on implementation in accordance with Chamber policy, budget and directives; · Informing the Executive and the Board on administrative, financial, legal, and procedural issues related to NU; · At the direction of the CEO, negotiating and administering funding or other agreements with various governments, business development agencies and land claim organizations and Regulatory Boards; · Scheduling, planning, organizing and following up on public meetings and community consultations related to Chamber activities, as appropriate; · The Chamber is a small organization, and the GM - NU will also assist and participate in Chamber activities that serve the interests of members in both jurisdictions, e.g.,



communications and public awareness activities, at the direction of the CEO. The GM - NU acts as point of contact for the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines in Iqaluit and NU mining and exploration industry by: · Establishing and maintaining positive professional relationships with representatives from federal and territorial governments, land claim organizations, institutions of public government, other industry and business associations, companies, and the general public; · Providing professional representation for the Chamber in public, community and other forums ensuring the Chamber’s voice on NU issues is heard in an impactful way; · Establishing and maintaining a “positive public image” for the Chamber by planning, supporting and attending events, conferences and activities in the North (including the Nunavut Mining Symposium in Iqaluit and the Geoscience Forum in Yellowknife), and elsewhere in Canada; · Preparing and delivering presentations, speeches, regulatory submissions at various public and government forums; Providing interviews and writing articles to explain Chamber initiatives, policies and positions as they apply to the NU.

The GM - NU manages the Chamber’s operations in NU by: · Enhancing public and investor awareness by participating in public activities (i.e., trade shows, speeches, presentations) and by developing and distributing promotional and educational materials and a variety of Chamber communications tools.

Education and Experience · Degree in the geosciences, mining engineering, business management, political science, communications,



education or social science fields; · Experience working with governance and operational policies; · Experience in working with a variety of partners/funders, including industry, government, Indigenous Organizations and knowledge of their funding processes and programs; · Experience working in the minerals industry would be an asset, as would experience in managing events and in running a small office with minimal assistance; · Knowledge of northern and Indigenous communities, and their political, socio-economic and cultural environment; § Able to deliver effective multi-faceted marketing, communications and educational plans and relevant communications tools, organize and participate in public events including career fairs, conferences and tradeshows; § Able to create and manage budgets within an established framework and to prepare funding applications. Proficient in MS Office and social media; § Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation skills; § Ability to work without day-to-day supervision but able to take direction and feedback from the CEO; § This full-time, salaried position is based in the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines’ office in Iqaluit, NU; § The hours of work are 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday; § The GM - NU is occasionally expected to work some evenings and weekends for public awareness events such as Geoscience Forum in Yellowknife, the Nunavut Mining Symposium in Iqaluit and other annual industry conferences such as PDAC in Toronto and Round-up in Vancouver. Some travel to northern communities may be required; § The work schedule is dependent upon operational needs and may be subject to change when travelling to communities or due to weather; Annual performance-based bonus program; § The NWT and NU Chamber of Mines is an equal prospect employer.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

📌 Full-Time GENERAL MANAGER (Iqaluit)
🏢 NWT u0026 NU Chamber of Mines
📍 Iqaluit