Employment Type: Term, 6 Months

About Arctic Canadian Diamond Company

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

As a member of the Surface Mining Team, the Equipment Operator - Haul Truck Trainee will report to the Surface Mining Team Leader and work a two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The Equipment Operator - Haul Truck Trainee will ensure the safe and efficient operation of 100t and 180t Caterpillar haul trucks in a complex surface mining environment. The successful candidate will work in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.

This is a six month term position. We encourage qualified applicants from Arctic’s Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the haul trucks;
• Effective communication using a 2-way radio system;
• Successfully use an electronic production data collection system (WENCO);
• Maintain equipment integrity and complete job hazard analysis reports and equipment logbooks;
• Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent;
• Completion of the Surface Miner or Heavy Equipment Operating course through the Mine Training Society, or equivalent education and experience with the simulator, operating 100t and 180t Caterpillar haul trucks;
• Experience working in a mining or industrial setting and working at a remote site on a rotation basis is considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of an electronic production data collection system (i.e. WENCO) is considered an asset.
• Basic computer literacy, with a willingness to learn new computer skills

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 www. burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations. 

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