Job Description

Company Description
-You\xe2\x80\x99ll make 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\xe2\x80\x99s greatest mines. We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading diamond company \xe2\x80\x93 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.


-De Beers Group of Companies has a temporary opportunity for an individual to join the Site Services team at the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor and working a two (2) weeks in / two (2) weeks out rotation, the incumbent will be involved in operating site services cranes and heavy equipment as well as any other tasks as assigned by the Site Services Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be one who enjoys multi-tasking, is results-oriented and is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm. If you are looking for the opportunity to work for a stable company, at a safe and established mine, we want to hear from you. Key responsibilities:

• Work with team to conduct job risk assessment and safe work plans;
• Report all incidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions to Supervisor;
• Perform all duties adhering to safety and participate in shop safety program and toolbox talks;
• Operate 50 / 130-tonne cranes or higher;
• Interpret lifting capacity tables and ensures load is fixed and within the weight limit; Fill in lifting permits and paperwork;
• Communicate with assigned crews to determine crane placement and items to be moved;
• Perform pre-operational inspection, safety checks, test lifts and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting;
• Air strip grading / runway maintenance and ensure the strip meets CFRI requirements for aircraft;
• Comply with the standards and regulations that govern the operation of cranes;
• Operate various heavy equipment (loaders, graders etc.) as trained and certified;
• Conduct daily safety checks and inspections of the equipment before operating;
• Monitor equipment and report any problems according to operating procedures;
• Follow procedures and standards such as safety, environmental, and code of conduct; and
• Other duties as outlined by the supervisor site services.

This is a site-based position working 14 days in/14 days out rotation.

• Qualifications
  -Certified Journeyman or Red Seal in Crane and Hoisting Equipment;
• Minimum of 10 years experience with operating mobile cranes;
• Minimum of 10 years experience with operating heavy equipment;
• Eligible for a site driver\xe2\x80\x99s license;
• Grader operator experience an asset \xe2\x80\x93 Grading the airstrip;
• Experience in the mining industry, remote sites and open pit mines;
• Experience in a cross-cultural work environment is an asset;
• Experience in runway maintenance;
• Ability to safely workday and night shifts on a rotational basis;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; and
• Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

This is a site-based position working 14 days in/14 days out rotation.

Additional Information
-Your opportunity for a brilliant career. We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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. Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail. In Canada we operate the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine in the Northwest Territories, are working to advance the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island and have an active exploration program looking for Canada\xe2\x80\x99s next great diamond mine. 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 . COVID Vaccination Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites. 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 #LI-MT1