Mine Engineering Coordinator

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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 exciting opportunity for a Mine Engineering Coordinator to join the Mining Department in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent and working a 14 days in/14 days out rotation, this is a key role to provide direct technical input into driving operational decisions at Gahcho Kue. 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;
• Remote Mine Site Allowance;
• Salary Enhancement for working in the NWT;
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus;
• MyShare – Employee Share Plan;
• 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; &
• The Gahcho Kué 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:

• Coordinate activities between mine planning, mine operations and technical services team to execute safe, efficient mining, including secondary work, projects and technology based activities;
• Assist production staff and deliver field-based engineering support through inspections, coordination, verification of designs, work packages, and quality control;
• Provide day-to-day supervision and mentorship to junior engineers; demonstrate visible felt leadership and support safety leadership activities including risk assessment, near hit reporting, planned task observations, incident investigations and corrective action follow-up;
• Monitor plan compliance and production performance, identify deviations, and work with cross-functional teams to implement timely corrective actions;
• Create trade-off studies, designs, and field work packages that contribute to the planning, coordination and execution of mine plans, secondary work and infrastructure projects such as dewatering and pit facilities;
• Prepare, maintain and present technical and operational reports across multiple time horizons ranging from daily to annual;
• Contribute to short range mine planning, mid-range mine planning and drill and blast design functional activities;
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, performance review and lead initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and cost efficiency;
• Assist with the optimization of the short-range scheduling and design, through application of sound engineering design scheduling methods;
• Conduct project planning, producing project schedules, analyzing project progress and reporting on the project planning indicators; &
• Actively contribute to the design and implementation of dewatering execution plans; including life-of-mine planning and winter road requirements.

Formal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering or equivalent;
• 6+ years' experience in open pit mine planning and drill and blast planning;
• Eligible for Professional Engineering registration in the Northwest Territories;
• Strong focus on systems and processes improvement;
• Strong background in open pit optimization and data driven analysis;
• Strong safety record and ability to implement established safety systems;
• Ability to drive accountability and achieve results;
• Ability to communicate, share information and seek input from different teams;
• Planning, time management, and problem-solving skills; &
• Experience producing, developing and presenting reports.

Beneficial if you have:

• Advanced skills with Deswik mine planning/scheduling or other software;
• Experience or knowledge of mine technology such as fleet management, high precision GPS, collision awareness and fatigue management;
• Experience in Geotech and/or dewatering planning; and projects or lean six sigma;
• Self starter and ability to work in a dynamic environment;
• Ability to manage and lead a team to be a high performing team; &
• Data analysis & skills in PowerBI, SQL and/or excel.

Please Note:

• 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.

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.

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.

Referral

This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD 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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