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 Production Manager and working two (2) weeks on two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati Mine site, the Superintendent – Surface Mining will be responsible for the safe, cost effective, efficient and environmentally responsible surface mining operations at the Ekati Diamond Mine.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the concept of Zero Harm through effective safety, health and environment management practices;
• Application of a broad knowledge of mining practices, production principles and equipment operations for providing continuous and reliable mining operations that meet day-to-day production requirements and project deliverables.
• Directing all aspects of surface mining in compliance with mine plans, coaching, mentoring and setting targets for surface mining supervisors.
• Liaising with the mobile maintenance team to maximize performance of the mobile equipment and the maintenance scheduling process
• Developing talent and ensuring succession planning within the department.
• Supervising and evaluating the performance of the team.

  Education/Experience

•          Degree in Mine Engineering combined with 10 years mining experience
•          A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
•          Equivalencies will be considered

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/careers/ to apply.

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