Surveyor
Job Description
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 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 in Calgary, Canada.
Position Overview:
Position Title: Surveyor
Employment Type: Term (1-year)
As a member of the Mine Technical Services (MTS) and Projects team, Surveyors will report to the Senior Engineer, Mine Technical Services and work two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotations at the Ekati mine site (day shifts only). The successful candidate will become a valued member of the MTS team, supporting the underground and surface operations and progressive closure activities as required. Our flight hubs are located in Calgary, AB, Yellowknife, NT, and Hay River, NT.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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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 our 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.
To Apply: Please apply through our careers page and indicate in writing that you are an internal candidate.
Closing Date: This is an ongoing posting and resumes will be considered as vacancies become available.
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