Job Description

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

De Beers Group Canada has an opportunity for highly motivated and energetic Mine Hydrologist. Reporting to the Environment Superintendent, the role is based within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department at the Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine.
This position will be involved in all aspects of hydrology, interfacing with our water management systems for the mine. The Mine Hydrologist will be instrumental in leading Life-of-Mine and mid-range water management planning for the Gahcho Kue Mine. This role will provide technical leadership on water movement, water balance and water quality across site operations to support various department deliverables and decision making, delivering timely and accurate water-balance outputs and pragmatic recommendations for effluent discharge, operational consumption and tailings deposition scenarios. This role would also be acting as the primary integrator of water accounting datasets, flagging operational conflicts and opportunities across teams, and support regulatory and internal environmental reporting. The Mine Hydrologist will also champion site surface water monitoring, work with field staff, consultants, and environmental laboratories with the objective of ensuring all relevant data is entered into the database and maintained with necessary quality assurance. The ideal candidate is one who has a keen eye for continuous improvement opportunities, can quickly build relationships with key stakeholders, and one who is committed to safe work practices, while striving for zero harm.
Key responsibilities:

• Support Life-of-Mine and mid-range water management planning;
• Lead water balance and water quality model development and maintenance;
• Manage and direct water quantity databases;
• Lead water management plan and procedure development and maintenance;
• Lead, with support from the site Environment team, surface hydrology monitoring regulatory programs.
• Oversee the install and calibration of water elevation monitoring equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in stream gauging equipment for in-stream flow measurements, including the use of Acoustic measuring devices (ADCP, FlowTracker or equivalents)
• Skilled in installation and programming of pressure sensors such as SDI-12 sensors for accurate level monitoring with setup and configuring of remote telemetry systems considered an asset.
• Experienced in processing and analyzing hydrological data from flow/level measurements conducted in the Arctic regions. Manage water management consultants in surface water and groundwater model development and report preparation;
• Overseeing and assist with the collection, compiling, and analyzing site water monitoring data including but not limited to lake elevations, river flows, pumping records, and water quality;
• Contributing to the compilation and review of internal and external environmental reporting requirements;

This position is based at the Gahcho Kue Mine on 4x3 Schedule (Mon - Thurs), with the point of pickup as Yellowknife, NT.
Qualifications
Formal qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, or equivalent;
• Post-graduate degree and relevant professional designation would be considered an asset;
• Five (5) years of water management experience, preferably in the environmental consulting or mining sectors;
• Proficiency in writing technical reports;
• Experience in environmental assessment, permitting and regulatory compliance in mining or related industries;
• Ability to simplify complex datasets and present them comprehensibly to relevant stakeholders;
• Experience with EHS MonitorPro, GoldSim, Power BI and other data management & modeling tools.
• Advanced skills with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and familiarity with databases;
• Possess sound judgment, planning, problem solving and decision making abilities;
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to write technical reports; and
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and productively.

Please note:

• Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kue, Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation, North Slave Metis Alliance, Northwest Territory Metis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Additional Information
Who We Are:
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 750 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kue mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.
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 the 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.
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.
Referral
Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
#LI-MT1

Skills Required