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First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Land Access Superintendent

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university qualification and professional registration in Law, Forestry Engineering, Anthropology, Social Sciences, or a related career.
  • At least 12 years of experience in similar functions or positions.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • A category A1 driver's license held for more than five years.
  • Knowledge of ESG criteria, including sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance practices.
  • Knowledge of Project Management Office (PMO) practices, including project planning, management, evaluation, and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations related to land ownership and access.
  • Knowledge of international standards and guidelines related to land access, use, and acquisition.
  • Knowledge of the mining industry and project-development processes.
  • Strong negotiation and agreement-management skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of community relations, social management, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Design and direct implementation of an integrated land-access strategy at both portfolio and project levels, aligned with corporate standards and objectives, Sustainability and Legal Affairs and Land Access strategies, and other company areas.
  • Plan, supervise, and execute land-access processes to ensure timely and appropriate land availability for company projects.
  • Lead negotiations and formalize agreements and contracts with rural communities, individual owners, and other parties, ensuring transparent, traceable processes aligned with corporate principles of integrity and respect.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, social, and reputational risks associated with land-access processes through preventive plans, risk analyses, and other strategic actions.
  • Ensure compliance with current national regulations and company standards, policies, and procedures, including anti-corruption controls, social due diligence, document management, and occupational health and safety policies.
  • Coordinate with Legal Affairs and Land Access to prepare and present management reports to the Land Committee and senior management, consolidating information on planning, execution, costs, risks, and progress against critical project milestones.
  • Contribute to managing internal and external conflicts related to the area, participating in their resolution and coordinating with local, regional, and national authorities to promote sustainable solutions and strengthen stakeholder trust.
  • Integrate environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance practices into all land-management activities.
  • Supervise financial control of land-access processes, including budget planning, rigorous monitoring of execution, and timely substantiation and recording of payments and disbursements in accordance with company policies.
  • Participate in planning and support relocation and transfer processes for current owners affected by projects, ensuring orderly management aligned with the company's social and legal commitments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Specialization in Natural Resource Management, Territorial Development, Social Management, Land Access Management, or Project Management.
  • Postgraduate study and/or a master's degree in Applied Finance and Investments, Business Administration (MBA), or related disciplines.
  • Advanced English proficiency, spoken and written.

About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1983

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