Job Description

Company Description

De Beers Group

Be part of the team. The team that makes 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.

Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail. In Canada we operate the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine in the Northwest Territories, are working to advance the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island and have an active exploration program looking for Canada\xe2\x80\x99s next great diamond mine.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

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 opportunity for a highly motivated and energetic individual to join the Site Services team at the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, this position is responsible for, the ability to safely and effectively operate equipment and take responsibility for equipment and tools provided to carry out tasks. The ideal candidate will be one who enjoys multi-tasking, is results oriented and is committed to safe working practices, striving for zero harm.

What the Role Entails:

• Works with the team to conduct a job risk assessment and safe work plans;
• Operates equipment in a responsible manner and ensures proper pre-use checks are completed;
• Takes responsibility for the equipment/tools and their maintenance;
• Inspects assigned power tools properly before use;
• Follows occupational health and safety regulations;
• Carries out activities while being mindful of environmental impacts;
• Identifies safety hazards and seeks to rectify the unsafe act in a timely fashion;
• Reports any issue that may cause potential damage to equipment or its peripherals;
• Places all materials and equipment back to their assigned places;
• Prepares recyclable and hazardous waste for ice road removal; and
• Carry out a variety of tasks as assigned.

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the role resides within the Site Services department. This is a site-based position working a two (2) weeks in/ two (2) weeks out rotation.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license or the ability to obtain a site license;
• 3-5 years of experience in Butt fusing HDPE pipe from 4 inch to 26 inch. required.
• 1-3 years of experience operating mobile equipment such as skid steers, roll-off trucks.
• Ability to stand, crouch, and kneel for long periods of time as well as manual dexterity;
• Knowledge in Confined Space Monitor, Fire/Spark Watch, Arial/Elevated Work Platform, and Fall Arrest;
• Ability to build productive working relationships with all departments on site;
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility as well as be depended on;
• Ability to organize for the day\xe2\x80\x99s task and adapt effectively and safely to changes in priorities; and
• Ability to communicate and approach work in a professional and effective manner.

Beneficial if you have:

• Experience or demonstrated ability in electrical, plumbing, carpentry or other applicable trade

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.

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.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.

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.

Background Checks

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

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Closing Date - May 15th, 2023

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