Job Description

Company Description

Bright people sought for brilliant careers

We\'re the world\'s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.

With headquarters in London and mines in four countries - Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa - we are truly global. Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

We\'ve opened research and development centres around the world in our mission to evolve the diamond industry for the better, and we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We work to minimise the impact of our operations, investing heavily to find a balance between economic growth and long-term sustainability.

We seek talented people who share our belief in a better future for mining and are ready to make a difference. Are you one of them?



Are you energetic, self-motivated and do you enjoy working with different teams across functions? Are you passionate about transformation and improving the business? Do you have the ability to show initiative and work autonomously?

The De Beers Group of Companies has an opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join the Business Improvement department at the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Business Improvement Superintendent, this is an 18-month long-term contract with benefits, working 4 days in/3 days out at the mine site, working 10 hours a day. The Business Improvement Specialist is an internal consultant who leads Gahcho Kue operations in the identification, development and implementation of cost, productivity and process improvement opportunities that drive and promote sustainable value improvements. This role drives change by bringing skills, methods and coaching to managers and employees. This includes providing oversight and guidance on improvement initiatives as well as all elements of the Anglo-American Operating Model. This position also leads Strategic Business Plan inputs and confidence assessment in alignment with key business risks and opportunities. This role is required to successfully lead large change projects with multi-disciplinary teams and various stakeholders, which requires a collaborative approach to completing activities and the development of close working relationships with all site leaders and teams. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Leverage Lean Six Sigma techniques to provide process and business improvement advice to leaders to identify and deliver sustainable improvements;
• Deliver value through leading approved business improvement initiatives associated with creating business case, project set-up, design, project charter, gap analysis, implementation, execution and change management phases and cycles with multi-disciplinary teams and various stakeholders;
• Work with the site teams in the collection, collation and analysis of operational data to identify initiatives to produce stability, reduce variability, increase capability and achieve benchmark performance, towards our burning ambition;
• Lead KPI reporting changes to align with Group Standards and business expectations;
• Work with the site teams to improve the functionality of their processes and KPI\'s (Lean Boards);
• Assist with implementation and coaching of stakeholders on the Anglo-American Operating Model (AAOM), including Operational Planning, Work Management, KPI development, Analyze and Improve and more;
• Maintain and improve the Operating Master Schedules with stakeholders;
• Collaborate with department leads in identifying key business risks and opportunities and evaluate Strategic Business Plan inputs; and
• Maintain and improve Business Structure Performance (BSP) model and procedures with Group level Technical Leads and assess Strategic Business Plan confidence.

This is a site-based position on a 4 days in/3 days out rotation, working 10 hours per day. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to Yellowknife for the term of the contract.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or related field;
• Lean Six Sigma qualifications will be advantageous and not a prerequisite.
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in the Mining, Process or Maintenance Engineering field within the Mining Industry.
• 1 to 2 years\' Experience in Business Improvement and Project Management methodologies and processes.
• Experience in strategy implementation and business planning in business units.
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural work environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong facilitation skills and techniques.
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Computer Literacy - MS Office, Excel, @ Risk, Power BI, Minitab, experience with SQL databases would be advantageous.
• Commitment to Safety, Health and Environment Standards.

Additional Information

Who We Are: De Beers Canada

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world\'s leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines. We are also advancing the Chidliak Project to establish a technologically advanced diamond mine on Baffin Island using FutureSmart Mining\xe2\x84\xa2 principles.

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others\' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Program (HRM.AD.21.01). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

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