Team Lead, Surface Mining

2 weeks ago

Yellowknife, Canada Burgundy Diamond Full time

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent, Surface Mining, and working two (2) weeks on two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati Mine site, the successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient production of the surface mining operations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Responsible for employee development through one-on-one coaching and mentoring;
  • Assign work and supervise the performance of personnel working on the Surface Mining team;
  • Support the concept of Zero Harm through effective safety, health and environment management practices;
  • Initiate the investigation of all accidents and incidents;
  • Consistently meet the budgeted mining targets;
  • Participate with Technical Services and Mobile Maintenance in the execution of the mining plan and maintenance schedule;
  • Manage the cost per ton for the department through continuous improvement and engage in departmental improvement projects;
  • Ensures company policies and standard operating procedures are followed;
  • Required to work with and thoroughly understand the WENCO fleet monitoring and data collection system;
  • Contribute to the development of the mining plan.

 Education/Experience

  • Minimum 5 years open pit mining experience minimum;
  • Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience;
  • Open pit shift boss certification;
  • Surface mine rescue certification;
  • Valid first-aid ticket;
  • The successful candidate will be an effective leader, willing to spend necessary time and effort to coach and mentor team members;
  • The incumbent will have excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships in a unionized environment

 What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to 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.

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, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities,

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic’s Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

 Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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