Job Description

Company Description
-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.


-Reporting to the Senior Drill & Blast Engineer is a crucial role in providing direct technical input to drive operational decisions at Gahcho Kue. This is a full-time, site-based position working 14 days on/14 days off rotation.

• Optimize the mine drill and blast design, plans, and implementation to improve ore extraction while balancing productivity and pit slope-wall condition requirements.
• Actively drive blast optimization programs through continuous evaluation of results and projects implemented in the drill and blast discipline.
• Conducting Drill and Blast project planning, producing project schedules, analysing project progress and reporting on the project planning indicators.
• Proactively work in the development of detailed & accurate short-term operational mine schedules: Active design D&B work, and actively pursue excellence in the role\xe2\x80\x99s deliverables.
• Data analysis and trade-off studies to improve Drill & Blast related improvement.
• Active reconciliation of demonstrated performance data with field data to identify and recommend actions and proactive problem solving.
• Actively support a continuous improvement culture within the Mine Engineering department through leadership and coordination of drill and blast activities.
• Assisting production staff in the completion of projects wherever necessary.
• Assist with the design and implementation of mine engineering plans & projects.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecast.

• Qualifications
  -Minimum of 5 years open pit mining experience preferred;
• Drill and blast design and planning experience required;
• Strong focus on systems and processes improvement required;
• Strong background in open pit optimization and data driven analysis required;
• Advanced skills with Deswik mine planning/scheduling or other software highly preferred;
• Experience in Geotech and/or dewatering planning highly desired;
• Ability to manage and lead a team to be a high performing team preferred;
• Ability to drive accountability and achieve results;
• Engineering Degree or equivalent;
• Ability to communicate, share information and seek input from different teams;
• Experience producing, developing and presenting reports;
• Planning, time management, and problem-solving skills; and
• Experience working at a remote mine site and in a cross-cultural work environment.

Leadership and Competencies:

• Strong safety performance record and ability to implement established safety systems;
• Advanced knowledge of mine design, optimization and scheduling software as well as the Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent planning, time management and problem solving.
• Experience in mining industry, preferably with operations in remote site is an asset;
• Experience and Ability to work well in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment is essential
• Highly organised with excellent project management and analytical skills
  

Required qualifications in a Mining related discipline and extensive experience in open pit mining. It is envisaged that you have proven experience with mine planning, scheduling, mine design and planning. Coupled with this, the successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with superior reasoning and problem-solving skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Information
-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 Gahco Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine 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 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. Referrals 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. #LI-MT1