Why Join Fuerte Metals
Joining Fuerte Metals means contributing to the advancement of one of Canada’s emerging gold projects while helping shape a growing mining company at a pivotal stage of its development. As the Coffee Gold Project moves toward construction, Team Members have the opportunity to make a tangible impact and help define how the organization grows and operates.
Our culture is built on safety, accountability, clarity, and respect, creating an environment where expertise is valued, and collaboration is encouraged. At Fuerte Metals, we offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to make a lasting professional and personal mark while growing with the company.
About Fuerte Metals
Fuerte Metals is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company advancing base and precious metals projects across the Americas. Our flagship asset, the 100%-owned Coffee Gold Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is a high-quality gold project progressing through final permitting and engineering in preparation for a construction decision.
Alongside Coffee, Fuerte Metals maintains a portfolio of copper and gold assets in Chile and Mexico, supporting the company’s vision of building a diversified mining platform focused on responsible development, strong partnerships, and long-term value creation.
Purpose of the Role
Deliver community engagement with Indigenous partners that supports successful project execution. This role reports to the Community Relations Lead.
Key Accountabilities
Community Relations and Engagement
- Coordinate community and Indigenous engagement activities aligned with the Project’s strategy
- Build respectful relationships with First Nations, community members, and stakeholders
- Support meetings, site visits, and community events, including logistics and follow-up
- Prepare engagement materials tailored to different audiences
- Support execution of the Community and Indigenous Relations Plan
- Respond to community investment requests and inquiries
Reporting and Program Implementation
- Maintain engagement tracking systems with accurate records and reporting
- Track commitments under agreements, permits, and plans
- Support the development of community programs and partnership initiatives
- Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations on engagement activities
- Identify engagement risks or opportunities, then escalate appropriately
Coordination and Administrative Support
- Prepare correspondence, including emails, letters, briefing notes, and presentations
- Support logistics for engagement activities
- Track invoices, expenses, and budgets related to community programs
- Coordinate action items, deadlines, and follow-ups
Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in community relations, Indigenous engagement, communications, or related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Translating complex information for different audiences
- Understanding of Indigenous customs and cultures, particularly Yukon Indigenous Peoples, is considered an asset
- Engagement tracking systems or Power BI is considered an asset
- Working with Indigenous Nations or local communities is preferred
Work Location & Conditions
- Location: Yukon Territories, Canada
