Team Lead, Infrastructure

Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

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 Superintendent, Site Services and working two (2) weeks on two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati Mine site, the successful candidate will be an effective leader, willing to spend necessary time and effort to coach and mentor team members. The Team Leader, Infrastructure will support and act as a Liaison for the Camp, Catering & Janitorial Contract, mentor and oversee Aviation services and passenger movement in/out of site, and direct overall Waste Management function throughout the Ekati site. The incumbent will have excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships in a unionized environment and stakeholders.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage all Waste Management Activities which include the landfill maintenance, Incinerator building operation, Potable water deliveries, Sewer truck Operation and Waste Management building operations along with the storage yards for back haul off site.
• Support and oversee the Camp, Catering & Janitorial Contract with quarterly meetings to review the contractual obligations.
•  Assign work and supervise the performance of personnel working within your responsible teams.
• Responsible for employee development through one-on-one coaching and mentoring.
• Support the concept of Zero Harm through effective safety, health and environment management practices.
• Initiate the investigation of all accidents and incidents.
• Manage and oversee the Budget and invoice payments through the Service Entry Sheets in SAP.
• Support the Aviation Services Teams with all inbound/Outbound flights including adhocs and provide support towards passenger movement and bussing schedules.
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX for the departments through continuous improvement and engage in departmental improvement projects including replacement of the various aged Airport or Facilities equipment.
• Ensures company policies and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Required to work with and thoroughly understand the ETAS and SAP Systems
• Contribute to the annual budget which includes quarterly review and winter road orders and costs.

 Education/Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• Valid Supervisory Ticket
• Food safe level 2 certification.
• Valid first-aid ticket.
• Class 5 drivers license required for area inspections.
• Knowledge and understanding of Transport Canada’s CARS/NAV Canada regulations.
• Ability to influence others and drive continuous improvement without direct report control
•  Ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
• Working knowledge of SAP and strong computer literacy with 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.

We offer 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 Arctic’s Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.