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

Burgundy Diamond Mines is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Information Technology Intern with a genuine desire to work in the mining industry and take on new opportunities. This position will report to the Superintendent, IT Comm & Security. As Part of the Information Technology Services team, you will work closely with the team to gain practical IT Services experience and technical expertise.  The successful candidate will be exposed to roles focusing on users onboarding tasks, desktop/laptop build and deployment, users’ desktop & MS-Suite supports, SharePoint file organization, AD/VPN & Multi-factor authentication, SAP ERP systems, and Mining applications.  This is a term position starting on May 01, 2025 and ending on August 31, 2025

During your work term, we will push you to be your best by exposing you to challenging tasks and assignments and giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work term. You will gain practical experience, develop technical skills to complement your academic learning, and gain exposure to future opportunities at our company. 

The Information Technology Intern will work a two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site (day shifts only).

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• New users onboarding tasks
• Day to day end users’ technical support
• Desktop/laptop build and deployment Active Directory & GAL update
• Users’ desktop & MS-Suite support
• AD/VPN & Multi-factor authentication
• Server support as needed
• IT Inventory management
• Ekati on-site IT support for business & mining applications.

Education/Experience

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in computer science or information technology, or equivalent experience
• Strong computer, software, database, and analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft suite of applications, Cloud computing and PC hardware support skills
• Understanding of basic computer networking
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude along with keen sense of proactivity and prioritization
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer focused
• Strong safety values
• Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment 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 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.