Job Description

Company Description

Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.

You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety. Come and join us working at Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 one of the world\'s greatest mines.

We\'re the world\'s leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren\'t afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.



The De Beers Group has a full-time opportunity for a Construction Planner/Scheduler within the Mining department at the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine located in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent and working a 4 days in/3 days out rotation. Based in Yellowknife, the ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm. This is a key role to provide direct input to drive decisions and activities for the construction of tailings storage facility at Gahcho Kue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for discerning field data to support inputs required for tailings storage facility construction and scheduling;
• Responsible for the development of short-range dyke construction schedule packages;
• Optimize the dyke construction schedules with long-term mine development requirements;
• Actively support development and implementation of construction and supporting projects;
• Proactively support the mining department to solve problems through development of plans and schedules;
• Conduct project planning, producing project schedules, analyzing project progress and reporting on the project planning indicators;
• Data analysis and trade-off studies to improve short & mid-term impacts on construction of tailings storage facilities;
• Drive a continuous improvement culture within the mining department through leadership and coordination of projects and activities;
• Actively reconcile demonstrated performance data with key production indicators to identify and recommend improvement opportunities where applicable;
• Assist with the optimization of short-range scheduling and design of the tailings storage facility, through application of sound feedback and methods;
• Assist production staff in the completion of projects where necessary according to agreed plans; and,
• Actively contribute to the design and implementation of site-wide execution plans;

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Analytics, Project Management or similar;
• Three + years\' experience in planning and scheduling;
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently;
• Strong focus on systems and processes improvement;
• Strong background in data analytics;
• Strong safety record and ability to implement established safety systems;
• Ability to drive/achieve results;
• Ability to communicate, share information and seek input from different teams;
• Planning, time management, and problem-solving skills; and
• Experience producing, developing and presenting reports.

Beneficial if you have:

• Experience in open pit mines, large construction project planning; and
• Experience managing and leading teams

Additional Information

Who we are:

We are the world\'s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

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.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world\'s finest experts, we have a place for you.

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 Program (HRM.AD.21.01). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

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