Communities and Social Performance Specialist

About the Company

KoBold builds AI models for mineral exploration and deploys those models—alongside our novel sensors—to guide decisions on KoBold-owned-and-operated exploration programs. Since our founding in 2018, KoBold has become by far both the largest independent mineral exploration company and the largest exploration technology developer.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of stakeholder engagement and community consultations
• Identify, map, and analyze stakeholders including communities, indigenous peoples, and local authorities
• Build constructive relationships with local communities and government agencies to secure land access
• Conduct social due diligence reviews and assist with social impact assessments (SIA)
• Track compliance with social obligations and maintain risk and commitment registers
• Provide social performance support to specific exploration and development projects
• Coordinate with site departments like Geology, Operations, and Security to integrate social considerations
• Contribute to the development of social performance procedures, tools, and templates

Requirements

• 5 - 8 years of experience in social performance, community relations, or stakeholder engagement in mining, energy, agriculture, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience working with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous communities
• Experience conducting social due diligence or social impact assessments
• Excellent data collection, social monitoring, and report writing skills
• Ability to travel to remote field sites for approximately 6 - 10 weeks per year
• Legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in French
• Working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Mining Principles, or Equator Principles
• Experience with stakeholder relationship management databases or GIS tools
• Experience with Resettlement Action Plans