Environmental Technician, Term Contract - Fly In/Fly Out

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.

With headquarters in London and mines in four countries – Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa – we are truly global.  Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail.  In Canada we operate the Gahcho Kué Mine in the Northwest Territories, are working to advance the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island and have an active exploration program looking for Canada’s next great diamond mine.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

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.

This position will be instrumental in the collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting of environmental data at the Gahcho Kué mine site.  Also critical to this position is the communication of departmental objectives and initiatives to site personnel.  This is term contract position. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to troubleshoot problems and be capable of working independently and as part of the team.  The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Eligible for the Quarterly Bonus program;
• MyShare program;
• Remote Living Allowance;
• Travel Allowance to offset the costs of getting to the nearest point of pick-up Calgary or Yellowknife;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefit program (no waiting period);
• The Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full service dining room, 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; and
• Work under the Northern Lights.

Key responsibilities:

• Collect and prepare environmental samples according to regulatory requirements and following site quality assurance standards
• Field work in a remote sub-arctic environment which may  include heavy lifting
• Support and promote environmental compliance site wide
• Review and maintain department specific operating procedures
• Maintain appropriate records and databases with a focus on continual improvement
• Collect detailed field notes and draft memos, letters and reports as required
• Assist in the coordination of waste management, wildlife management and spill prevention programs

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, the role is based within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department.   This is a site- based position working a 14 days in and 14 day out rotation.   

 

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in lab and sampling analysis of water, air and soils;
• Experience or familiarity with Federal and Provincial legislation with particular focus towards resource development permitting process;
• Experience with environmental sampling, monitoring and reporting under regulatory mechanism;
• Keen to work outdoors and travel in a muskeg environment during winters and summers; and
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories

Desirable Assets:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in the field of Environmental Management or Monitoring;
• Knowledge of the environment and natural ecology of the Northwest Territories is an asset;
• Experience in the mining industry with operations at a remote site is an asset; and
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (snowmobiles, boats and quads) is an asset.

 

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 Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines. We are also advancing the Chidliak Project to establish a technologically advanced diamond mine on Baffin Island using FutureSmart Mining™ principles.

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.

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.

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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