Project Recruiter

About the Role

Under the direction of the site’s HR Manager, this position is responsible for all recruiting functions for the Kettle River Operations and Curlew Project. The recruiter will serve as a key link between hiring managers, HR, and external talent, helping to build a strong, local workforce that aligns with the organization’s safety, operational, and values. This role will support the Curlew Project for an estimated length of 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Complete the full life cycle of the recruiting and onboarding process for all internal Kettle River employees.
• Manage the job description database, including creating new job descriptions as needed, updating aged descriptions, and vetting through hiring managers.
• Update and maintain the internal applicant tracking system.
• Establish, evaluate, and utilize various sourcing strategies to develop an appropriate pipeline of candidates for all current and future requisitions.
• Manage all job postings and external advertising.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person interviews.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and support throughout the hiring process.
• Generate offer letters, relocation packages, and initiate the onboarding process.
• Oversee and schedule pre-employment activities, including background checks, physicals, and drug and alcohol screening.
• Handle immigration cases for current and new employees.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding hiring practices.
• Communicate and coordinate with HR, safety, and hiring departments.
• Meet performance metrics set by HR management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Leadership Practices

• Strategic Effectiveness: Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External Engagement: Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus: Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values: Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

Qualifications

Language requirement: English

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

About Kinross

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).