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

We are seeking an Underground Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our team. As the Underground Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing mine design, operational processes, and risk mitigation strategies. Your expertise will be critical in integrating complex data sets, implementing ground support systems, and providing innovative solutions tailored to specific site conditions. This position is on a 2-week in / 2-week out rotation.

Reporting to the Sr. Mine Engineer you will work with UG Technical staff and operations personnel and external consultants to maintain safe working conditions and champion best practices.

The job is a 2-week in / 2-week out rotation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

·       Provide guidance on mine design, operational processes, and risk identification.

·       Integrate rock mass parameters and monitoring data for effective mine design.

·       Design and implement compliant ground support systems with quality assurance.

·       Conduct geotechnical reviews of designs and audits for compliance.

·       Design and manage stability monitoring systems, implementing ground control strategies.

·       Conduct 2D and 3D geotechnical modeling for the structural model of mines.

·       Carry out data gathering, mapping, and compile accurate geotechnical databases.

·       Provide analytical solutions tailored to site-specific conditions.

·       Lead, coach, and mentor geotechnical professionals.

·       Demonstrate competency in risk management and assessment.

·       Possess a deep understanding of underground mine design and operations.

Education/Experience

·       A degree or greater in Geotechnical Engineering

·       Equivalent education in Mining, Mineral, or Civil Engineering with a focus on rock mechanics will also be considered.

·       Class 5 driver’s license.

·       Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.

·       Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (English)

·       Willingness to work in underground and outdoor surface mining environments, and able to operate vehicles at Ekati in various weather conditions.

·       Ability to work as an independent self-starter as well as part of a team in a dynamic work environment.

·       Experience with industry software such as RocScience suite, GeoStudio, Vulcan or Deswik

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.burgundydiamondmines.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

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