Environment Specialist

Burgundy Diamond

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Yellowknife - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 9 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Environment Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent FullTime

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and deliversethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds endtoend from its world renownedEkati Diamond Mine in Canadas Northwest Territories right through to retail diamond salescreates 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 in Calgary Canada.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Environment Specialist and working a two week on and two week off scheduleat the Ekati mine site NT the Environment Specialist assists with the environmental sampling andmonitoring programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine.

The position is primarily field work supporting sampling and monitoring programs for compliance fisheries and aquatics air quality reclamation andwildlife. Additional supporting office and laboratory work and equipment maintenance will be is an exciting opportunity to obtain valuable work experience assisting with a diversity ofenvironmental programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Review and follow relevant work instructions and participate in group job hazard analyses for sampling programs. Participate in safety meetings and complete Personal Safety Cards daily.
  • Assist with daily field work for environmental sampling and monitoring programs ( Network Program Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program Aquatic Effects Monitoring
    Program).
  • Work with other Specialists and consultants to complete assigned tasks as required such asstagedischarge measurements at hydrometric stations pump inspections water samplingwildlife monitoring and response air quality measurements.
  • Provide support with office and laboratory tasks (i.e. bottle preparation and shipping filing offield data sheets QA/QC checks process wildlife camera footage compliance reporting).
  • Assist with equipment preparation and maintenance (i.e. calibration of monitoring equipmentreview of gear checklists minor repairs to sampling devices).
  • Assist with remote field work; often under inclement weather conditions.
  • Be comfortable working out of a boat and traveling by helicopter.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor of Science (.) or Engineering (.) or technical diploma in relateddiscipline.
  • 1-3 years of directly related technical and/or project execution experience.
  • Knowledge of regulations monitoring and analytical techniques.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the mining industryexperience working in northern Canada an understanding of the northern regulatoryenvironment.

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.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers 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 othernorthern fly points.

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

Visit to apply and to learn more about our operations.

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


Required Experience:

IC

Position Title: Environment SpecialistEmployment Type: Permanent FullTimeAbout Burgundy Diamond MinesBurgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and deliversethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds endtoend from its world renownedEkati Dia...
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