Job Description

Company Description

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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. We are also advancing the Chidliak Project to establish a technologically advanced diamond mine on Baffin Island using FutureSmart Mining\xe2\x84\xa2 principles.

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.



The De Beers Group has an opportunity within the Mine Operations Department at the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine, Northwest Territories for a collaborative and tech savvy Mining Dispatcher. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for facilitating daily mine plan execution in the safest, most efficient manner, while always being mindful of continuous improvement opportunities. This will be accomplished through the use of a Fleet Management System (FMS). The department is fast paced, requiring a team member who can think on their feet and synthesize the information produced from the FMS in order to intelligently change priorities on short notice to drive efficiencies. The successful candidate will be operationally credible in order to provide direction to and maintain the accountability of a team of Heavy Equipment Operators. This role will be instrumental in translating business objectives into deliverables in the field. The ideal candidate is skilled at using a collaborative approach to address competing priorities, has a high attention to detail, committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring the efficient use of the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 haulage fleet by constant monitoring, adjustments to Dispatch optimization algorithms and manual interventions, as required;
• Issuing clear and concise work instructions to Load and Haul operators;
• Providing process advice to line leaders in order to identify and deliver sustainable improvements;
• Ensuring material movement priorities are executed as per the Mine Engineering Daily Plan;
• Working closely with the Mine Operations Data Analyst, to continuously update shift production data and conditions to ensure an extremely high level of accuracy in the data captured;
• Working with Modular Mining and Anglo Performance Assurance teams to implement improvement opportunities;
• Maintaining all mine model parameters (i.e. new roads, dumps, maps, etc.) to ensure the accurate function of the Dispatch system;
• Liaising with Mine Maintenance personnel to ensure the efficient transfer of equipment to and from an operational state;
• Liaising with Mine Technology Specialists to ensure timely and accurate reporting of system defects;
• Holding Heavy Equipment Operators accountable for timely and accurate entries into the FMS;
• Using systems to continuously monitor the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine for hazards, then reporting and acting accordingly;
• Facilitating the smooth and efficient transition between normal mining operations and shutdown states (i.e. shift changes, blasting, weather stoppages, industrial actions, etc.);
• Providing detailed commentary and contextual information to daily shift reports to explain variations to plan;
• Receiving emergency calls and acting according to Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mining Emergency management plan; and
• Working with Mine Operations and Engineering teams to assess and improve KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Grade Twelve (12) academic completion;
• A minimum of two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working in a Mining environment;
• Working experience of multiple shovel/drill/truck/track operations;
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills;
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the specific ability to be clear and concise with radio communications;
• Conflict Management skills, including root cause identification of issues;
• Natural leadership skills, with the ability to informally coach and performance manage others;
• Possess a high level of self-motivation and passion for technology;
• Skilled at planning tasks, setting priorities and altering priorities, using sound decision making;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task in a high pressure environment; and
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental Standards.

Desirable Assets:

• Mine Engineering diploma/degree or equivalent;
• Previous knowledge of Modular Mining, Provision or Mine Care;
• Previous experience running/using an FMS (i.e. MineStar, Modular Dispatch, HPGPS, etc.); and

Previous experience with KPIs and reporting tools (i.e. SORD, MINVU, etc.)

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.

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.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99 trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

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.

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