Job Description

Company Description

You\xe2\x80\x99ll make it happen.

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.

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.



The De Beers Group of Companies has an exciting, full-time opportunity, for a motivated and energetic individual to join the Technical Services Team as a Senior Mine Planning Engineer. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the individual will manage, co-ordinate and control long range strategic planning, to ensure optimal recovery of mineral resources. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

This position is based at the De Beers Calgary Support Centre located at the Calgary International Airport and will require periodic travel to the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 mine site.

The schedule is currently a hybrid style consisting of two days in the office and three days at home. This position offers comprehensive health and dental benefits, pension, long term incentives, vacation and flex days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop long-term mine plans that will maximize value, while being cognizant of safety, environmental, legal compliance and cost constraints, using sound mine engineering principles and standards;
• Optimize the mine plans/designs aiming to improve ore extraction and balance waste stripping ratio with long-term mine planning objectives;
• Compile and maintain the annual Strategic Business Plan;
• Complete revisions of the open pit and waste rock dump designs as required;
• Produce plans, budgets, forecasts and reports in a timely manner to ensure integration into short-term mine plans;
• Promote, support and implement sound environmental and safety management practices in line with legislation and mine policies and procedures;
• Manage technical studies and consultants related to optimization of the long -term plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Mine Engineering, or equivalent, with at least seven years\' of mine engineering experience;
• Eligible for Professional Engineering registration in the Northwest Territories;
• Preferred eligibility to sign off as the Competent Person on the annual Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Reserve;
• Background in open pit optimization and data driven analysis;
• Advanced knowledge of Deswik mine planning and scheduling software is highly preferred;
• Advanced skills with open pit design;
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with the required sense of urgency;
• Excellent strategic thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organization; and
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

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 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.

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 \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.

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

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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