About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Team Lead, Mobile Maintenance, and working the two (2) weeks on followed by two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site; the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Mobile Maintenance team working in the shop, keeping the area clean, washing equipment, and working with the technicians in a safe, efficient, and productive environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

•          Aid with shop upkeep, including cleaning shop floors (push behind sweeper) emptying various receptacles;
•          Delivery and pick up of parts around site;
•          Washing equipment prior to servicing;
•          Moving major components to designated locations (ie returns area);
•          Assisting mechanics with other various tasks when required.
•          Demonstrate the ability to always work safe.

Education/Experience

•          Excellent listening and communication skills.
•          Ability to lift, carry and complete physical labor work.
•          Able to foster in an environment of teamwork, trust, respect and embrace diversity.
•          Previous experience working in mining is an asset.
•          Previous experience working with mobile maintenance is an asset.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

 Visit https://burgundydiamonds.com/available-jobs/ to apply.

To Apply: Please apply through our careers page and indicate in writing that you are an internal candidate.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.