Job Description

Company Description

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.



This position is instrumental in coordinating the collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting of environmental data at the Gahcho Kue Mine site. The position is also critical to the communication of departmental objectives and initiatives to site personnel. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to troubleshoot problems. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading and developing a team of environmental technologists
• Ensuring the health and safety of site environmental staff, including seasonal department contractors
• Developing control programs to reduce both safety and environmental hazards and accidents;
• Assisting in designing, preparing, implementing and maintaining the mine Environmental Management System;
• Site sign off of field analysis and shipping
• Sign off on field inspections/regulation reports; Identifying potential environmental risks and designing mitigation plans;
• Inspecting the various sites for environmental compliances and sign off on mitigation plans where required for investigations and accidents;
• Determines and designs contractor compliance standards for site in line with regulations;
• Maintaining current, clear and complete documentation, for reference purposes during environmental operations, including regulations and environmental policies;
• Working with cross-functional groups to maintain monitoring programs and environmental management;
• Coordinating and verifying work progress, as per the relevant specifications and company environmental systems;
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and operational projects and permits
• Ensuring all environmental risks have been considered; and
• Delivering environmental advise, assistance and support to environmental staff and management.

Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the role is based within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department. This is a site based position with a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences or Management, Wildlife/Forestry, Chemistry, Mining or Reclamation;
• Five or more years of relevant technical work experience (mining, reclamation, environmental response)
• One or more years of supervisory experience with environmental teams and contractors;
• Familiarity with Federal and Territorial Legislation with focus on resource development permitting process;
• Proficient skills with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and familiarity with databases;
• Proficiency in data base management, in particular EHS Monitor Pro products.
• Ability to develop and maintain solid work relationships across multiple disciplines;
• Sound judgment, planning, problem solving and decision making abilities;
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to write technical reports;
• Knowledge of outdoors, field work and ability to operate equipment such as snowmobiles, boats etc.
• Familiarity with remote helicopter operations, including off airport landings and slinging operations.
• Ready to work in remote locations, when required.

Additional Information

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.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, 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. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers\' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.Background Checks

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Background Checks

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

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