Environmental Summer Student – Temporary Fly In Fly Out - Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories

Environmental summer students will be instrumental in providing support to environmental program activities during the busy

summer field season. The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated post-secondary students from our IBA Communities

or within the Northwest Territories.

Key responsibilities:

• Collecting, monitoring, capturing and analyzing environmental, data as required under our operating permits;

• Completing field work in a remote environment, which may include heavy lifting;

• Maintaining appropriate records and databases;

• Keeping appropriate notes and drafting memos, letters and emails, as required;

• Assisting in the coordination of waste management and spill prevention programs;

• Providing logistical support, including crew movements by truck, sample delivery to logistical personnel, staging of equipment and other tasks, as assigned;

• Participating in technical fieldwork and assisting Technicians and Scientists in the collection of environmental data;

• Drafting daily safe work plans, which will identify the risks and associated controls pertaining to the tasks to be completed;

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the company safety, health and environmental culture;

• Participating in all provided training;

• Adhering to policies of the De Beers Group of Companies; and

• Supporting the employees of the Environment Department and consultants in other related tasks as required.

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, this temporary, seasonal role is based within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department. The expected length of employment will be three to four months, ending in or around August 31st, 2021. This is a site based position, working a multi-week rotation that balances time at site, with time off site.

Formal qualifications:

• 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;

• A resident of the Northwest Territories;

• Proof of enrollment in post-secondary schooling in the environmental sciences;

• Knowledge of applicable regulations, regulatory processes and technical aspects of diamond mining;

• Physically fit and able to work 12 hour days outside in potentially unfavourable weather conditions;

• Ability to travel to remote sites by helicopter and boat; and

• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environment Standards.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience in the mining industry with operations at a remote site;

• Environmental sampling, monitoring and reporting experience;

• The ability to operate and maintain equipment (snowmobiles, boats and quads); and

• Possession of valid Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC)

Company Description

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.

With headquarters in London and mines in four countries – Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa – we are truly global. Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail. In Canada we operate the Gahcho Kué Mine in the Northwest Territories, are working to advance the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island and have an active exploration program looking for Canada’s next great diamond mine.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

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.