Job Description

Underground Survey Technician, Integrated Mine Planning

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Unique opportunity to be involved in a world class diamond mining operation
• Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance people
• Fly-in/Fly-out role based in Lac de Gras, NT

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Integrated Mine Planning, located at Lac de Gras Mine Site, you will work 12 hours per shift on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational schedule. You will be responsible for:

• Surveying and markups for underground development and production headings
• Creation of survey and drive layouts, and drafting
• Surveying of geotechnical monitoring instrumentation
• Month end surveys for underground development and surface stockpiles
• Periodic surveying on surface
• Maintenance of survey equipment
• Flying drones for photography, 3D photogrammetry, and LiDAR scanning
• Other duties as required

What youll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Surveying or Mine Technician degree or diploma
• 2+ years in underground mine surveying
• Experience with total stations and GPS
• Experience using Vulcan software preferred
• Experience flying drones preferred

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 Territories. 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 youve 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 lifes reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 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 - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own, so were 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:

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 - 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.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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