About the Job

Department: Sustainability

Reports To: Vice President Sustainability

Location: Sudbury, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Field and Office-Based

Frontier Lithium is seeking a Manager, Environment & Community Relations to lead environmental, permitting, ESG, and community engagement initiatives as the company advances its lithium development projects in Northern Ontario.

Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainability, this role will support responsible project development by coordinating environmental studies, regulatory processes, sustainability reporting, and meaningful engagement with local and Indigenous communities.

This position plays a key role in supporting project approvals, environmental compliance, transparent stakeholder communication, and long-term regional value creation.

Major Responsibilities

Lead environmental baseline and impact study coordination for the PAK Lithium Project and associated developments.
Support the preparation and submission of Environmental Assessments and permitting documentation.
Coordinate environmental consultants, technical experts, and internal teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, Indigenous governments, organizations, and stakeholders.
Support transparent communication around project milestones, permitting activities, consultation processes, and environmental performance.

ESG and Compliance Reporting

Develop and manage ESG reporting metrics and sustainability dashboards for internal and external use.
Coordinate preparation of environmental and social reports for regulatory agencies, investors, and community partners.
Support alignment of ESG practices with international standards (e.g., GRI, TSM, UN SDGs).
Advise management on emerging sustainability trends and stakeholder expectations.
Support environmental and social reporting for regulators, investors, community partners, and internal leadership.
Promote environmental awareness, cultural sensitivity, accountability, and responsible development across teams and contractors.
Contribute to sustainability policies, procedures, consultation records, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in environmental management, permitting, community relations, Indigenous engagement, ESG, or sustainability.
Experience within mining, energy, infrastructure, natural resources, or project development.
Demonstrated understanding of provincial and federal permitting processes.
Strong knowledge of Indigenous consultation frameworks, community engagement practices, and cultural awareness.
Experience preparing environmental, ESG, sustainability, or feasibility-related reports.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, organizational, and presentation skills.

You Must Also Have

Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a field and office-based project environment.
Ability to work effectively with technical, legal, communications, regulatory, and leadership teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, trackers, and reports.
Professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive environmental, regulatory, community, or stakeholder information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.

Why Join Frontier Lithium

Contribute to responsible lithium development in Northern Ontario.
Support the growth of the North American critical minerals and battery supply chain.
Work on a strategic project with long-term regional and economic impact.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across environment, external affairs, technical, legal, regulatory, and communications functions.
Help strengthen environmental performance, community trust, Indigenous engagement, and sustainable project development.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Frontier Lithium is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. The company values diverse perspectives and encourages a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect for local and Indigenous communities.

Accommodation

Frontier Lithium is committed to supporting an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to make their needs known when contacted.

Compensation

Base Salary: $135,000 – $185,000 CAD
Target Bonus: 10–20%
Total Target Compensation: $145,000 – $200,000+
Additional benefits include health coverage and professional development support

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