Position: Interim Latin America Program Coordinator (Maternity leave replacement)
Status: Temporary, 14-month contract, February 17, 2026 to April 15, 2027
Schedule: 40hrs/week; Monday to Friday
Location: Applicants must reside in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary of $67,000 plus 5% in lieu of pension and a generous health benefits package
About MiningWatch Canada
MiningWatch Canada is a pan-Canadian initiative supported by environmental, social justice, Indigenous, and labour organizations from across the country. In collaboration with national and international networks, organizations and other supporters, MiningWatch Canada:
- Provides timely support to mining-affected communities and related organizations;
- Undertakes research and analysis of industrial mining and related policies and laws in Canada and concerning Canadian mining operations abroad;
- Engages in related campaigns and movement building; and
- Advocates for greater protections for Indigenous peoples and affected communities, as well as for justice and reparations for harms from mining by changing the policies, laws, and economic conditions that perpetuate mining-related abuses and injustice.
MiningWatch Canada has a small staff team with a shared management model. The Interim Latin America Program Coordinator will report to the co-management team.
Position Summary
The Latin America Program Coordinator will lead and coordinate MiningWatch’s work in Latin America, supporting Indigenous peoples and communities affected by Canadian mining operations and advancing advocacy, research, and movement-building efforts across the region.
Key responsibilities
Movement Building
- Coordinate solidarity campaigns in support of Indigenous peoples and communities impacted by Canadian mining activities in Latin America.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community groups, organisations, networks and individual experts and activists across Latin America and internationally.
- Conduct research and analysis on mining companies, projects and related policies, and their environmental and social impacts.
Policy and Regulatory Reform
- Promote mining policies that respect Indigenous people’s rights to self-determination, communities and the environment through engagement with the public, media, investors, policymakers and allied organizations.
- Collaborate with other organizations to advocate for the improvement and enforcement of laws and regulations to protect communities, workers, and ecosystems.
Fundraising
- Work with staff to prepare grant proposals and reports, and proactively contribute to the implementation of MiningWatch’s fundraising strategy.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the social, economic, and political context of Canadian mining in Latin America and familiarity with the policy context in Canada.
- Experience in social justice, environmental, labour, and/or community organizing, activism, and coalition work.
- Excellent communication skills including research, writing communication materials, media work, public presentations, and online communications;
- Proven organizing and people skills including strategic thinking and campaigning, building movements and coalitions, facilitation and shared leadership, coordinating meetings, and working with diverse groups.
- Technical knowledge of different aspects of mining and its impacts;
- Fully bilingual in Spanish and English; proficiency in French is an asset.
Personal attributes
- Commitment to MiningWatch’s mission and vision.
- Self-directed, highly organized and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Dynamic and adaptable program manager, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
Application process
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé in English, as a single document, to Diana Martin at diana@miningwatch.ca by November 28, 2025. Applications must include the text “Interim Latin America Program Coordinator - Your name” in the subject line of the e-mail.
The interview process will include questions and a written exercise in both English and Spanish.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selected candidates should be available for the first round of interviews between December 12-16, 2025.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. MiningWatch is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build an inclusive and diverse team. We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team. Please advise if you require accommodation during the application process.