Job Description

Underground Miners \xe2\x80\x93 Expression of Interest

• Be part of a global mining organization with a strong focus on safety
• Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance people
• Located at the Diavik Diamond Mine site
• Full time Permanent or Fixed term opportunity

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are currently accepting applications for Underground Miners to be responsible for all activities associated with production mining.

Reporting to the Underground Supervisor - Diavik Diamonds, this position will be based at the Lac De Gras mine site and will be working on a two-weeks on and two-weeks off (alternating night shift and day shift) rotational schedule on a 12 hours per shift day.

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.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Operating underground mobile equipment and heavy equipment such as haul truck, scoop tram, Integrated Tool carrier (IT).
• Long-hole production drilling.
• Conducting guarding, blasting, checking and cleaning drilled blast holes.
• Recognizing loose and/or abnormal ground conditions or faulty ground support.
• Installing, maintaining and inspecting ventilation, hand and power tools, fire extinguishers, air, water and drain lines.
• Performing basic maintenance on operating equipment (pre-start checks, refueling, lube fill, washing down);

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

• Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License.
• Minimum 3 years of Underground Mining Experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with three or more functional areas typically associated with underground mining.
• Proven ability to operate a range of underground equipment safely and productively.
• Blasting certification is an asset.
• Solid proficiency in reading and understanding manuals and written instructions.
• Ability to learn and understand technical procedures and information quickly.
• Ability to work in high stress situations and resolve issues.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.

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:

Closing Date: January 10, 2024

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