Heavy Equipment Operator

**Company Description
- Be part of the team.**
**The team that makes it happen.**

You enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team and can communicate easily and openly with your colleagues.

You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen - a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness.

With a fascinating product, a global business and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team.

We’re the world’s leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

**Job Description**:
**Key responsibilities**:

- Safely and skillfully operating a variety of heavy mobile equipment and attachments to excavate, grade and move hard rock;
- Conducting daily safety checks and inspections of the equipment before operating;
- Monitoring equipment and reporting any problems according to mine operating procedures;
- Following company procedures and standards such as safety, environmental, and code of conduct; and
- Communicating effectively via two-way radio.

**Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, the role is based in the Mine Operations department. This is a site-based position with a 14 days in/14 days out rotation and is a temporary 2-year contract position.**

**Qualifications
- Formal qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent life skills;
- On-the-job training and experience, resulting in being qualified to run at least three of the following pieces of equipment:

- Excavators/Shovel (PC5500/2000/1250/390/210) Loaders (WA1200/900/600/500), Dozers/Rubber Tire Dozers, Graders, and/or Haul Trucks (980/930/830)
- Three (3) years’ experience in the mining industry, at remote sites and in open pit mines, would be seen as an asset;
- Ability to safely work 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotational basis; and
- Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

**Please note**:

- This is not a training position and only those that meet the above requirements will be considered;
- Applicants will need to list make and model numbers of equipment they are qualified to operate on their resume;
- **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.**

**Additional Information
- Who We Are: De Beers Canada**

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.

**Safety**

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

**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**

**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.

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