1 Mine Operations jobs in Canada

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Company Description

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

De Beers Group has an opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual to join the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and   Training (SHERT) department at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Training Superintendent, this position is responsible for delivering mine operations procedure and equipment training to surface mine personnel. Eighty percent of this role is in the field as an on-the-job trainer and twenty percent is maintaining training records. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Works with mine operations and the SHERT department to conduct job risk assessments, safe work plans and planned task observations;
• Provides on-the-job equipment, procedure and task training to De Beers and contract employees using established learning objectives;
• Operates equipment and provides training in accordance with procedures, De Beers Canada, regulatory, environmental and safety compliance;
• Uses competency-based training methodologies to ensure equipment operators work safely and efficiently;
• Conducts ongoing operator field-based assessments and completes scorecards;
• Utilizes training materials and sign-off forms for consistent and structured training;
• Coaches, mentors, and assesses novices as well as established operators to improve performance; and
• Maintains accurate records of all training activities and assessments for the Learning Management System.

This is a site-based position, working 14 days on/ 14 days off rotation that balances time at site, with time off site.

Formal qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator and with various mine operations;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Heavy Equipment Trainer & Assessor Certificate or the ability to achieve;
• Train-the-Trainer Certification or the ability to achieve; 
• Ability to train mainly a Komatsu fleet (HM400 40 Ton, HD785 100 Ton conventional drive and 830E 220 Ton electric drive haul truck, WA1200 and WA900 Loaders, PC390, PC1250 and PC200 Excavators, PC5500 Shovel, D375 and D155 Dozers, HAMM3412 Packer and 16M Grader;
• Level 1 Supervisor or ability to achieve;
• Some experience of surface drill & blast operations would be an asset;
• Knowledge of mine operations and open-pit mining equipment;
• Ability to maintain scheduled training activities with mine operations and personnel;
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to operate within a Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Ability to train both mining equipment operations and mine operations procedures; and
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental standards.

Who We Are:

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.  

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referral

This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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