- Participate and advocate in a zero harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment and Security programs within the Arctic Canadian Diamond Company;
- Gain experience both on the job and complete technical training school sessions;
- Work within a team setting and receive instruction on Millwright tasks and safe work procedures;
- 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;
- Work with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity
- Ability to complete a Trades Entrance level exam;
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred;
- Experience in an industrial setting, preferably mining or a construction background;
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Apprentice, Millwright - Yellowknife, Canada - Burgundy Diamond
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 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 CanadaMarkTM, 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 and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium
Position Overview
Reporting to the Fixed Plant Team Leader, you will work under the general guidance of a Journeyperson Millwright and work a 2 week on 2 weeks off rotation at the Ekati Mine. This role will continuously learn skills required for the trade and complete educational professional development required to attain certification. The successful candidate will be required to work outdoors in extreme cold weather conditions and night shift may be required.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic's Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups, Indigenous and/or Northern residents. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Education/Experience
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 Arctic's 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 position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.