Senior Environmental Technologist

We are looking for a rare gem

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.



If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

This position is responsible to carry out field inspections of activities related to the mine site; conduct monitoring and sampling programs as required by environmental permits, regulations and programs, including the collection, field analysis and shipping of samples, following established site sampling and analytical methods; investigating and documenting environmental incidents or accidents; coaching and maintaining open communications with all workers at the mine site with respect to environmental protection. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Advanced sampling, collection and data analysis;
• Collation of the inputs for the environmental project plan;
• Completion and oversight of field analysis and shipping of samples;
• Carrying out field inspections of construction, operational and reclamation activities; secondary regulatory reporting;
• Investigating and documenting environmental incidents or accidents; development of first-stage regulatory reporting documents; review of first stage regulatory reporting documents from technicians;
• Implements and monitors the compliance standards of contractors and reports non-compliance to coordinator;
• Collate notes and draft memos to provide the coordinator and analyst for reporting purposes/regulatory compliance;
• Leading field programs ensuring efficiencies in schedule are identified and capitalized upon; and
• Assisting in the coordination of waste management and spill prevention programs.
• Assist in wildlife management, monitoring and response at the Gahcho Kue Mine
• Working with indigenous partners to help facilitate the capture of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and other monitoring as it relates to the Gahcho Kue mine.  

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department and is in Band GBF8. This is a site based position with a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.

Formal qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in the field of Environmental Management or Monitoring;
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in lab and sampling analysis of water, air and soils;
• Experience with environmental sampling, monitoring and reporting under regulatory mechanisms;
• Experience or familiarity with Federal and provincial Legislation with particular focus towards resource development permitting process;
• Keen to work outdoors and travel in a muskeg environment during winters and summers; and
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)

Desirable Assets:

• Knowledge of the environment and natural ecology of the Northwest Territories;
• Experience in the mining industry with operations at a remote site; and
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (snowmobiles, boats and quads).
• Previous experience working in and around small aircraft, such as helicopters
• Firearms Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL)
• Relevant outdoor professional safety training such as wilderness survival, ice rescue etc.

Who We Are:

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines. We are also advancing the Chidliak Project to establish a technologically advanced diamond mine on Baffin Island using FutureSmart Mining™ principles.

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Referral incentive Not applicable: This job is open to employee referral, but NO referral incentive is payable

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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