About the role#
The Business Development, Marketing & Community Relations Coordinator Intern supports organizational growth and community engagement. You will work across three main areas: data management, proposal support, and community relations. This is a 12-month contract position with potential for extension.
What you'll do#
- Maintain the CRM database and track pipeline opportunities.
- Prepare monthly overviews of bids and awarded proposals.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators for business development.
- Research new business opportunities, markets, and competitors.
- Assist the Proposal Manager with expressions of interest and client communications.
- Support relationships with Indigenous partners and local community groups.
- Help develop and implement Indigenous relations strategies.
- Assist with internal communications, website content, and marketing for active projects.
- Represent the company at mining trade shows and conferences.
- Create presentations and reports to support business development activities.
What you'll need#
- A college or university degree in mining, marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Educational experience in business, technical college, or engineering programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Capacity to work both independently and within a team.
- Understanding of technical aspects related to underground mine contracting.
- Familiarity with Sage CRM and Power BI is an asset.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or authorized in writing to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Timmins, Ontario.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Term: 12-month contract with potential for extension.
- Compensation: $75,000 to $80,000 annually.
- Benefits: Includes life insurance, health, dental, vision, fitness provisions, pension, and an employee assistance program.
About Dumas Contracting Ltd.
Dumas Contracting Ltd. is an underground mining contractor that serves clients across the Americas. Founded in 1994, the company handles projects from initial site development to production mining and specialty engineering. It operates as part of the STRACON Group. The organization maintains a fleet of production equipment to support its mine construction and lateral development work.
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