Opportunity:                    Mentee                                                                            # of Positions:                   Multiple

Locations:                          All Centerra locations                                                   Deadline to Apply:           January 31, 2025

Looking for a Mentor as part of your professional development? Become a Mentee through the

International Women In Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP)

The Opportunity

This unique 6-month international cross-company programme was established to promote and empower women to progress their careers, overcome professional challenges and build confidence for achievement and industry leadership.

• Established in 2018, the program has been run annually, growing year over year with 416 Mentees having successfully completed this program globally.
• Mentors are senior industry leaders from the mining and resources sector, and Mentees and Mentors have participated from over 20 countries.
• Centerra Gold has been a Nickle Level Sponsor of IWIM & IWRMP for the past three years and have had 10 Mentees and 2 Mentors participate in the IWRMP programme to date.

IWRMP places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, aiming to reduce cross-cultural barriers by creating partnerships between talented, driven mentees and senior industry leaders committed to the promotion of women in mining.

Mentees benefit greatly from the guidance and insight of the inspirational men and women mentoring them, who in turn expand their understanding of younger professionals ‘perspectives and challenges.  These individual benefits extend to positively impact participants’ teams and organizations, improving the position and opportunities of women across the mining sector.

Programme Overview

• The IWRMP is mainly delivered in English, however efforts are made to match Mentees/Mentors to accommodate language needs, where possible.
• Mentors are female and male mining professionals, from both sponsor companies and an independent cohort from any background participating in a personal capacity.
• This is an international, inter-company mentoring programme with participants spanning 20+ countries and most time zones.
• The programme is highly structured and outcome-oriented; like all mentoring programmes, it is Mentee-led.
• IWRMP works with Australian advisory firm Metisphere to execute various elements of the programme, including but not limited to matching, training, coaching, facilitation, and programme evaluation.

Mentee Requirements & Expectations

Being mentored can significantly impact your professional growth and alter your career path. However, your progress and outcomes are entirely dependent on the time, effort, and level of engagement you commit as a Mentee. To be considered for sponsorship by Centerra Gold for the IWRMP opportunity, you must fulfill the following requirements and meet our expectations:

• Participate in 3 hours of mandatory training and 4 optional webinars.
• Schedule at least 6 to 8 sessions with the assigned Mentor and prioritize attending and being fully engaged. 
• Be flexible and accommodating outside of regular work hours to collaborate with individuals in different time zones; the IWRMP runs concurrent to existing work/life commitments and schedules.
• Discuss learning outcomes and development goals with Mentor to ensure alignment on focus areas and required support.
• Engage with Mentor and communicate proactively to address challenges and resolve obstacles for mutual benefit and satisfaction.
• Participate in check-ins with Centerra Gold’s Senior Advisor, Talent Management & IDEA to review progress on development goals identified in the Mentee’s IDP.
• Commit 20-30 hours between April-October 2025 for program obligations and requirements; Weekly, allocate 3-5 hours for mentoring session preparation, homework, and goal setting.
• Comply with the IWRMP Code of Conduct and participate in mid-program and final evaluations at the end of the session.

Eligibility Criteria:

The IWRMP is building leaders of tomorrow, and Centerra Gold is committed to empowering, developing and retaining top talent that can lead and cultivate high-performance teams to achieve our strategic business goals.

Becoming a Mentee is ideally suited for women meeting the following criteria:

• 5+ years of work experience required, with at least 12 months at Centerra Gold.
• As part of their current job duties regularly influences others to achieve results.
• Individuals seeking career advancement through professional development, including current, new, and aspiring leaders.
• Previous or current Individual Development Plan (IDP) includes professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Will positively represent Centerra Gold.
• Dedicated and willing to invest time and effort in the program.

Process & Next Steps

• Interested Centerra Gold Employees should submit a current resume online through the Career Portal on or before January 31, 2025.
• Successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the programme no later than February 7, 2025.   
• IWRMP Mentees will need to complete an online profile and submit mentor selections through the Metisphere system no later than February 15, 2025. 
• IWRMP training for Mentees will begin the week of April 8, 2025.