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

As a member of the Surface Mining Team, the Equipment Operator - Shovel 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 - Shovel is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of the Mass Excavators and Shovels in a complex surface mining environment.

Position Overview

As a member of the Surface Mining Team, the Equipment Operator - Shovel 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 - Shovel is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of the Mass Excavators and Shovels in a complex surface mining environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

· Safely operate Mass Excavators and Front Shovels to meet daily plan and production targets; 

· Maintain equipment integrity and complete job hazard analysis reports and equipment log books; 

· Effective communication using a 2-way radio system; 

· Demonstrate the correct approach to excavating sumps and ditches while maintaining the required open pit bench grade; 

· Utilize the correct procedure to establish a loading pad, chop cutting technique while maintaining required open pit bench grade; 

· Utilize correct procedure to double and single side load with a front shovel while maintaining required open pit bench grade; 

· Utilize correct procedure for final wall scaling with the front shovel and Mass Excavator; 

· Understand and demonstrate the ability to utilize the WENCO Fleet Monitoring system to maintain an efficient mining cycle to report the load/haul cycle of the assigned unit;  

· Operate additional surface mining equipment as required when Shovel and Mass Excavator are not available; 

· 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; 

· Qualified to operate PC1800 / CAT 6018 Mass Excavators and Hitachi EX1900 / PC1800 / CAT 6040 front Shovels; 

· Minimum 5 years’ experience operating a variety of heavy equipment, in the mining industry or similar setting. 

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.