Water Management Expert
5 days ago
About Burgundy Diamond Mines
Burgundy Diamond Mines is a leading global diamond company that produces and delivers high-quality, ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Our commitment to diamond origin and traceability starts at our world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories, where we meticulously track diamonds through every stage of the process.
Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has built a reputation for innovation and vertical integration in the diamond industry. As part of CanadaMarkTM, we ensure that our diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.
We have offices and facilities in Perth, Australia, Calgary, Canada, and Antwerp, Belgium.
Job Overview
This role reports to the Manager, Environment and Permitting, and works closely with other environment and engineering professionals at both the Calgary office and Ekati site. The primary responsibility is to perform water management planning and execution at Ekati Diamond Mine.
The ideal candidate will 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 business needs.
Responsibilities
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.
- Manage water balance and quality databases.
- Lead water management plan and procedure development and maintenance.
- Oversee water management consultants in surface water and groundwater model development and report preparation.
- Identify and mitigate water management risks and communicate 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.
- Train and guide 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 in the consulting or mining industry and in northern Canada.
What We Offer
We believe our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we prioritize their health, safety, and well-being. We strive to establish lasting relationships with people and communities, fostering a culture of respect and understanding.
We invest in our workforce, offering leadership training, apprenticeships, and adult education initiatives to help employees grow and take on new challenges. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, extended health and dental care, Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer-matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, and Dependent Scholarship Program.
Additional Information
We provide 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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