Job Description

Technician, Laboratory

• Be a part of a group that is safety driven and that values inclusion and diversity.
• Be part of a team focused on growing employee morale and that helps to confirm Diavik as an employer and partner of choice.
• Role is based at Lac de Gras Mine Site, NT.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Technician, Laboratory responsible for quality control of the backfill and batch plant products located at the Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Integrated Mine Planning, you will be responsible to:

• Identify, assess, and control hazards to safely perform work.
• Identify safety concerns and work to brainstorm mitigations or elimination strategies.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety standards and policies.
• Perform quality control testing on cemented rock fill, concrete, and shotcrete products, including casting and coring of test cylinders, UCS testing, aggregate size distribution, slump testing, etc.
• Prepare and issue daily and weekly reports on backfill and shotcrete quality.
• Attend and participate in Daily Toolbox Meetings with Plant Operations.
• Foster and develop a good safety culture with Plant Operations.
• Immediately report all incidents and accidents to your supervisor.
• Complete operational checks in the backfill plant lab and report deviations.
• Troubleshoot quality control problems to maintain a steady state of operation.
• Communicate all production and safety-related issues to team members and cross-shift.
• Perform good housekeeping in the backfill plant lab to maintain the cleanliness of the lab and equipment to a high standard.
• Recognize and correct undesirable trends in production.
• Report maintenance issues to your supervisor.
• Work closely with the operations and maintenance department to assist in work strategies related to operational requirements and needs.

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Previous experience in a backfill plant with knowledge of the operational standards, policies, procedures, processes, and backfill testing.
• Ability to learn and understand technical procedures and information quickly.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions as required.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain standards of conduct and demonstrate sound work ethics.
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and ability to drive safely, respecting Diavik road rules and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent oral, written, and active listening skills.
• Experience working with people from different cultures and areas of expertise.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Access

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.

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

If you are looking for change, a new career and would like to work for a successful global organization, join us today.

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.)

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.

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.

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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