Environmental Summer Student
2 weeks ago
Company Description
**Your opportunity for a brilliant career**
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**:
- Collecting, monitoring, capturing and analyzing environmental, data as required under our operating permits;
- Completing field work in a remote environment, which may include heavy lifting;
- Maintaining appropriate records and databases;
- Assisting in the coordination of waste management and spill prevention programs;
- Providing logístical support, including crew movements by truck, sample delivery to logístical personnel, staging of equipment and other tasks, as assigned;
- Participating in technical fieldwork and assisting Technicians and Scientists in the collection of environmental data;
- Drafting daily safe work plans, which will identify the risks and associated controls pertaining to the tasks to be completed;
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to the company safety, health and environmental culture;
- Participating in all provided training;
- Adhering to policies of the De Beers Group of Companies; and
- Supporting the employees of the Environment Department and consultants in other related tasks as required.
Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, this temporary, seasonal role is based within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department. The expected length of employment will be three to four months, ending in or around August 31, 2023. This is a site-based position, working 14 days in/ 14 days out rotation.
**Qualifications**:
- ** 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;**:
- ** A resident of the Northwest Territories;**:
- Proof of enrollment in post-secondary schooling in the environmental sciences;
- Knowledge of applicable regulations, regulatory processes, and technical aspects of diamond mining;
- Physically fit and able to work 12-hour days outside in potentially unfavourable weather conditions;
- Ability to travel to remote sites by helicopter and boat; and
- Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environment Standards.
**Desirable qualifications**:
- Experience in the mining industry with operations at a remote site;
- Environmental sampling, monitoring and reporting experience;
- The ability to operate and maintain equipment (snowmobiles, boats and quads); and
- Possession of valid Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC).
Additional Information
**Your opportunity for a brilliant career**
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.
**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 accelerate equal opportunity, 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 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**.**
**COVID Vaccination**
Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites.
**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.
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