Job Description

Security Officer - PSF

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
• Work with an exceptional team of operations and productivity people
• An opportunity to introduce and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Role based in Yellowknife, NT

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Security Officer who is responsible for providing an effective physical security presence and security response capability at the Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) Product Splitting Facility located in Yellowknife, NT, to ensure the human resources and assets are protected from both internal and external security threats.

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, located at the Product Splitting Facility in Yellowknife, NT, you will be working a 5 day on / 2 day off rotation scheduled 8 hours days.

Working collaboratively with operational and functional departments, you will be responsible for:

• Incorporating safety in all aspects of the security program.
• Liaise with security and operational personnel.
• Monitoring alarms, access control and communication center (24hrs/day).
• Acknowledging and/or responding to all alarms.
• Monitoring specific persons of interest throughout the facility (focus monitoring).
• Coordinating security response activities, recording security events and prepare activity reports.
• Responding to security and emergency incidents.
• Conducting searches in the designated area or elsewhere as required, in accordance with DDMI policies and procedures.
• Conducting searches of baggage, toolboxes, and equipment.
• Maintaining surveillance by monitoring live activities and reviewing digital recordings within high-risk security areas using closed circuit television (CCTV) and distinguishing between approved and unauthorized processing activities.
• Physically fit with the ability to walk, negotiate stairs, and stand for long periods on regular bases.
• Performing guarding and patrolling duties within the facility.
• Acting as an escort for visitors, service/maintenance staff throughout the facility as required.
• Participating and assisting with the delivery of security presentations.
• Travelling to site as required to provide short term assistance to site base security team.
• Attending to other Security needs as directed by Security Supervisor or designate.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Strong safety mindset.
• Valid Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract.
• Required to successfully complete a criminal records check, police clearance and psychological testing with period updates.
• Experience in the security industry, law enforcement or military would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the diamond industry and understanding the diamond extraction process will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of asset management and protection.
• Knowledge of relevant security legislation including PIPEDA, Criminal Code of Canada, Human Rights, etc.
• Working knowledge of security systems and technologies such as Access Control and CCTV System.
• Knowledge of investigational steps including, statement taken, report writing and photography.
• Proficiency in risk appreciation/identification and reduction.
• Possess good organization, communication, time management, stress management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to effectively resolve problems and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and professional networking skills.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Capable of lifting up to 23 Kg (50 lbs.).

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territory. Members must clearly identify their status in their application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• A competitive compensation
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs \xe2\x80\x93 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\xe2\x80\x99t do it on our own, so we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

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