Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Hiring For Seasonal Environment and Wildlife Monitoring at Northwest Territories Full Time

Seasonal Environment and Wildlife Monitoring

About Arctic Canadian Diamond Company

Arctic Canadian Diamond Company (Arctic) is a Canadian mining company and a significant producer and supplier of premium rough diamond assortments to the global market. The company owns and operates the Ekati Diamond Mine. The company also holds a controlling interest in the Lac de Gras Diamond Project. The Ekati Diamond Mine and the Lac de Gras Diamond Project are located in Canada’s Northwest Territories. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Arctic has offices in Canada and Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Environment Team Leader, Operations and working a 2 week on and 2 week off schedule at the Ekati mine site, NT, this is a seasonal position (from March to July), that assists with the environmental and wildlife monitoring programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The position is primarily field work and may include wildlife monitoring, bird monitoring or other environmental compliance program support.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitoring and management of bird monitoring at Ekati as part of the mining plan.
• Monitoring of wildlife (caribou and other wildlife) to support Ekati’s Wildlife Program compliance.
• Review and follow relevant work instructions and participate in safety meetings and complete Personal Safety Cards daily.
• Assist full time staff and contractors with daily field work for seasonal environmental and wildlife monitoring programs.
• Assist with remote field work; often under inclement weather conditions.
• Be comfortable working out on the land, out of a boat and traveling by helicopter.
• Wildlife Monitoring experience is an asset.
• Traditional Knowledge of the land we operate on is a must have.

What we offer

At Arctic, 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.

Arctic is 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. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

Arctic provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Employees need to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Arctic values our partnerships with our Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA) groups. This seasonal work is intended for our IBA groups – KIA/Hamlet of Kugluktuk, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Metis Alliance, Tlicho Government, and Yellowknives Dene First Nation members. Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic’s IBA Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.