Company Description
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental and social performance. For more than 31 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.
Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Didipio Mine in the Philippines; Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects communities around the world. They also contribute to sustainable economic growth in the regions where we operate and direct employment for more than 2,500 people.
Job Description
• Engages in consultations and negotiations with government agencies and local communities to resolve permitting and compliance matters.
• Conducts periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify potential gaps or areas for improvement and implements corrective actions.
• Keeps abreast of changes in mining regulations and policies in the Philippines and advises senior management on potential impacts and compliance strategies.
• Conducts stakeholder mapping according to OGP standards and recommend appropriate engagement strategies
• Repairs any damaged or difficult relationships externally in order to maximize OGP’s influence and credibility
• Proactively identifies opportunities to use stakeholder engagement to deliver strategic benefit
• Engages effectively on complex issues with hostile stakeholders
• Proactively identifies and resolves tenement-related issues, such as land access, indigenous rights, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversees the implementation of exploration plans, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and recommending adjustments when necessary.
• Conducts regular audits and reviews of exploration tenements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Monitors costs for tenement management
• Drafts contracts aligned with templates.
• Prepares reports and oversees logistical requirements
• Performs other tasks as may be directed by the Manager of the General Manager - EASP.
Qualifications
• Graduate of 4 year degree course, preferably related to resource development
• At least 5 years experience in similar role or exposure in government relations, and compliance and permitting in mining and similar industries
• With experience in ground work or field work
• Excellent knowledge on mining laws, rules and regulations such as on the Mining Act, FTAAs, different Department Orders related to Health, Safety, Environment, Social Performance and Mining Operations.
• Broad knowledge on mining permitting and compliances.
• With good judgement and critical thinking and analytical skills;
• With satisfactory skills in writing and oral communication, negotiation, being resilient,
• Strong people skills and excellent skill working with teams
• Able to attend to details, immediately recognize exposures/risks, communicate effectively, organize, work under pressure, and manage time.
• Ability to travel and work at the Didipio Mine or other work areas apart from the Makati office as may be required
Additional Information
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: www.oceanagold.com
- Applications close 6 September 2024
- Shortlisting will commence immediately
