Job Description

Company Description

Your opportunity for a brilliant career

We are the world's 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.



If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world's finest experts, we have a place for you.

De Beers Group has an opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual in an environment with opportunities for learning and growth as an integral contributor to the success of Gahcho Kue Mine. We have an opportunity within the Mobile Maintenance Department at the Gahcho Kue Mine, based in the Northwest Territories for a highly motivated Welder Artisan. Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, Truck Shop the incumbent will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and major repairs to mobile, auxiliary and stationary mining equipment, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect the values of De Beers. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Rewards & Benefits:

Earn up to a 9% company contribution to your pension plan; Quarterly operational bonus program; Remote Mine Site Allowance; Salary Enhancement for working in the NWT; MyShare - Employee Share Plan; Travel Allowance to offset the costs of getting to the nearest point of pick up; Immediate participation in our 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits program (no waiting period); Relocation support is available to anyone who wishes to move to the Northwest Territories; and The Gahcho Kue Mine camp features a full-service dining room, and individual private bedrooms equipped with satellite cable television, telephones, and WiFi internet. There's also a full-sized gymnasium, squash courts, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

Key responsibilities:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and fabricate site structures and equipment in all areas of active mining, mine maintenance, and processing Grind, gouge and repair cracks in haul truck bodies, shovel buckets, dozer blades, and other mining equipment Conduct inspections on mining equipment and structures and perform preventative maintenance as needed Use the following welding processes: FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW Work cohesively with other tradespeople Provide innovative solutions and best practices

This position is on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.

Qualifications

Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Welder Certification Valid driver's license Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Ability to communicate, share information and seek input to complete assigned work; B Pressure welding ticket would be considered an asset CWB welding tickets would be considered an asset Previous mining experience is an asset Experience with SAP would be considered assets; and Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross cultural work environment.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.


In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kue mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.


At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the 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

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, 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. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

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.

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

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


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