Water Management Advisor

3 weeks ago


Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Burgundy Diamond Full time
About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a leading global diamond company that prides itself on producing and delivering ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. With a strong focus on diamond origin and traceability, the company's Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories serves as a cornerstone of its operations.

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy Diamond Mines has established a reputation for innovation and a unique vertically integrated business model that captures margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. The company's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility is reflected in its CanadaMarkTM program, which assures manufacturers, retailers, and customers that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has a presence in several key locations, including Perth, Australia, Calgary, Canada, and Antwerp, Belgium. The company's diverse operations and commitment to excellence make it an attractive employer for professionals seeking challenging and rewarding careers.

Job Overview

The Advisor, Water Management will play a critical role in performing water management planning and execution at the Ekati Diamond Mine. Reporting to the Manager, Environment and Permitting, this position will work closely with other environment and engineering professionals at both the Calgary office and Ekati site.

The successful candidate will be required to work a Monday to Friday schedule at the Yellowknife Office in Northwest Territories, with occasional travel to the Ekati mine site, Indigenous communities, and general travel as dictated by business needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Life-of-Mine and mid-range water management planning, including underground working and open pit dewatering, lake/pond water transfer, and mine water discharge.
  • Develop and maintain water balance and quality models, ensuring accurate and reliable data for informed decision-making.
  • Manage and direct water balance and quality databases, ensuring up-to-date information and effective data management.
  • Develop and maintain water management plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Lead water management risk identification and mitigation, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in water management-related permitting proceedings and stakeholder engagement events.
  • Provide water management inputs during Life-of-Mine and mid/short-range mine planning processes.
  • Provide training and guidance to other staff on water management principles and plans.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in geoscience or engineering with a focus on water management.
  • Master's degree and relevant professional designation considered an asset.
  • 10+ years of progressive technical experience in mine water management and planning.
  • Working knowledge of water management/modelling and database management software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Preference given to candidates with experience working in the consulting or mining industry, and in northern Canada.
What We Offer

Burgundy Diamond Mines is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its employees. The company believes in establishing strong, lasting relationships with the people and communities with whom it works. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus, and total compensation package, including company-paid extended health, dental, and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer-matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, and a Dependent Scholarship Program.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions, and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary and other northern fly points. Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups.



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