Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.
Centerra is committed to meeting all regulatory labour requirements in the jurisdictions where we operate, as well as the fundamental labour rights set out by the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
We respect our employees’ right to earn fair wages, work decent hours, collectively bargain (freedom of association) and work in an environment where all forms of forced or compulsory labour is prohibited, equal opportunities are promoted and safe working conditions are a top priority.
We are committed to maximizing our local hiring. Öksüt is on track to hire most of its workforce from its neighbouring communities, which, in turn, provides meaningful economic opportunities in the local town of Develi and the surrounding villages. More information on our local hiring practices can be found in our Local Content section.
In 2023:
16%
of employees at our three operating sites in British Columbia self-identify as Indigenous First Nations, compared to the mining industry average of 12%.
14%
Women hold 14% of total leadership positions globally (Supervisor and above), of which 28% are mid-level leadership (Manager and Director level) roles and 25% are senior-level leadership (GM, VP and Officer) roles.
Creating a People First Culture and Fostering Internal Talent
Centerra considers talent management to be of critical importance in engaging its employees and consistent with our goal of putting People First. To that end, we have established a number of ongoing initiatives in this area.
To facilitate and encourage employee engagement, retention and on-the-job success, Centerra places a significant focus on the growth and development of its employees. Throughout the year, managers work to provide meaningful feedback that helps guide successful job performance and behaviour modelling aligned with Centerra’s goals and values.
Centerra supports employee development through an integrated talent management program based on organizational needs, employee development goals and performance management objectives.
Our global talent management program supports women’s leadership programs, the identification and assessment of high-potential female talent, and the creation of individual development plans to monitor progression.
Centerra’s support for employee development includes providing financial assistance and job-protected leave for employees who wish to obtain higher education. We also provide mentorship programs and overseas secondment opportunities.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
We recognize that inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are critical to our long-term success and emphasize that the leadership journey begins at the top. To that end, the Company sponsors a Global Executive IDEA Council, co-chaired by the President & CEO and Executive Vice President, People, Technology and Supply Chain with representation from senior management. The Council is responsible for developing and executing Centerra’s global IDEA strategy and supporting the alignment of regional action plans, making decisions on various IDEA overarching goals and initiatives, and overseeing strategy implementation through its regional IDEA committees.
Our 2023 objective was the transition from compliance to active engagement in our IDEA maturity model, embedding it in current practices, procedures, programs and policies. In the process, regional IDEA committees have invested effort in raising awareness, facilitating learning opportunities and fostering respectful dialogue.