Job Description

Senior Advisor, Learning & Development

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Fixed term role for 6 months based at Lac de Gras mine site

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Learning & Development Advisor who will work with our human resource and training teams and all operational departments to assist in the structured and proactive development of employees.

This is a great opportunity for an experience Adult Instructor to play an integral part in supporting the learning and development initiatives of Diavik\xe2\x80\x99s workforce as we approach the end of mine life.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Training and working in a challenging and exciting environment within Training Assessment team, you will be working on a 1 week on / 1 week off rotation at the Diavik mine site. You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the site\xe2\x80\x99s Apprenticeship Program and other established developmental programs;
• Working with relevant stakeholders to create development plans for key employee groups in preparation for Closure;
• Identifying opportunities to improve achievement of commitments under the Socio-Economic Monitoring Agreement and Participation Agreements;
• Delivering various education programs, as required by employee group and business need;
• Creation and/or identification and implementation of various assessment tools;
• Coordinating with Leaders and external parties, when required, to schedule development/educational sessions;
• Identifying and prioritizing learning needs of specific employee segments and recommending potential solutions; and
• Creating new training/development programs, with support from subject-matter experts, that align with operational objectives and priorities.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Education, or related field
• Adult Education Certification would be an asset
• At least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 progressive work experience in adult instruction and career/behavioural assessments
• Previous experience working in an industrial and remote workplace preferred
• Familiarity with current adult education and distance learning techniques is critical
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• An ability to liaise with external and internal stakeholders effectively

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority 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. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job 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 & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts

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.

Where you will be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome \xe2\x80\x93 they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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