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Crusher Operator

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Full-time

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier, independent, company focused on the mining and production of diamonds. Burgundy’s strategic approach involves building a balanced portfolio of diamond projects located in favourable jurisdictions, including the globally ranked Canadian mining asset Ekati. Burgundy’s mine to market business model ensures total chain of custody and provides traceability along every step of the process, safeguarding the ethical production of the diamonds from mine to point of sale. Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy is led by a world-class management team and Board, combining global expertise with a commitment to sustainable and responsible diamond operations.

Position Overview

As part of the Site Services team the Equipment Operator - Utility 2, will work a two (2) weeks on followed by two (2) weeks off, will be responsible for the work requirements of all site-based work including water and sewer delivery, site wide sump disposal, roll-off bins and waste oil disposal. Site wide road maintenance, airport runway maintenance, site wide dewatering management, site wide ad hoc project work, mobile rock crusher, shotcrete plant, concrete plant operations, site wide spill clean-up and landfill management.

The successful candidate must be able to safely operate various equipment while providing mentorship of other employees and trainees. Physical requirements for climbing, lifting, working outdoors in extreme cold weather conditions and must be able to sustain periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling and working at heights. Night shift may be required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely operate and manage various large and specialized equipment such as 992, 988 and 950 loaders,
• Safely operate and manage of the following equipment 777, 730 rock trucks, tractor trailer/ D6, D10 dozers, excavators 325, 329, 374, 390/Grader 14M, 16M, 18M and other equipment, as assigned
• Roll-off & water, sewer trucks/ Snow cats and Packers
• Also, may assist on Dewatering, mobile rock crushers, shotcrete plant and concrete plant operations
• May assist in mobile crane lifts around site
• Site wide project work
• Mentorship of employees and trainees on proper operation of equipment, safe and best work practices;
• Practice good housekeeping always to ensure a safe and clean worksite;
• Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent,
• Five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment 992/988 loaders, 14/16/18 M graders, D6/D10 dozers, 329/374/390 excavators
• Previous experience with dewatering, rock crushers and road maintenance is an asset
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity;
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly.

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 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.

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Closing Date: This is an ongoing posting and resumes will be considered as vacancies become available.

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Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? * --Select-- Yes No

Are you currently a resident of Northwest Territories or Nunavut? *

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IBA Status - Commitments to our legal agreement are important to us. You have the option to identify your status below to receive priority consideration. If requested can you provide Status Card? * --Select-- Akaitcho Treaty 8 Lutsel Akaitcho Treaty 8 Yellowk KIA - Hamlet of Kugluktuk North Slave Metis Alliance Tlicho Treaty 11 Northwest Territories Other No IBA Status I wish to not disclose

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A conflict of interest arises when an employee's personal relationships, actions, or interests outside of work interfere, have the potential to interfere, or even appear to interfere with the interests of the company. This will not hinder your hiring process; we simply prioritize transparency in the process. Please indicate any applicable conflicts of interest or select 'none'. Do you: * --Select-- have a financial or personal interest that may interfere with his or her duties to the Company; hold shares in other Companies which may deal with or compete with our Company; take part in outside work or business or is a member of a group or sits on a company’s board that is in competition with our Company, or interferes with his or her work performance; have a family member already working in our Company give preferential treatment to relatives or friends or to an organization in which an employee’s relatives or friends have a financial or other interest. none

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