Heavy Equipment Operator (Contract) – Fly-In-Fly-Out - Contract position with an end date April 2027.

## Company Description **Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.** 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. ## Job Description De Beers Group of Companies has an exciting opportunity for strong and committed individual to join the Mine Operations Department that will include vacation entitlement, benefits and bonus opportunity at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor and working a two (2) week in/ two (2) week out rotation, this position is responsible for operating heavy mobile equipment such as mine haul trucks, large track dozers, large wheel loaders, excavators, and shovels to maximize the mine production of ore and waste in the mine pit. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm. If you are looking for the opportunity to work for a stable company, at a safe and established mine, we want to hear from you. **This is a contract position with an end date April 2027.** **Key responsibilities:** - Safely and skillfully operating a variety of heavy mobile equipment and attachments to excavate, grade and/or move hard rock; - Conducting daily safety checks and inspections of the equipment before operating; - Monitoring equipment and reporting any problems according to mine operating procedures; - Following company procedures and standards such as safety, environmental, and code of conduct; and - Communicating effectively via two-way radio. **Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, the role is based in the Mine Operations department. This is a site-based position with a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.** ## Qualifications **Formal qualifications:** - High school diploma or equivalent life skills; - On-the-job training and experience, resulting in being qualified to run at least three of the following pieces of equipment: - Excavators/Shovel (PC5500/2000/1250/390/210) Loaders (WA1200/900/600/500), Dozers/Rubber Tire Dozers, Graders, and/or Haul Trucks (980/930/830) - Three (3) years’ experience in the mining industry - at remote sites and/or in open pit mines - Ability to safely work 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotational basis; and - Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment. **Please note:** - Applicants will need to list make and model numbers of equipment they are qualified to operate on their resume; - This is not a training position and only those that meet the above requirements will be considered; - **Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.** ## Additional Information **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 Territor…