Gahcho Kué Mine Is Hiring: Environmental Summer Student

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

Job Description:

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.

To read the complete job posting and visit the application website, visit: Environmental Summer Student

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 the end of April, 2025. This is a site-based position, working 14 days in/ 14 days out rotation.

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;
• Proof of enrollment in post-secondary schooling in the environmental sciences;
• 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).
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, regulatory processes, and technical aspects of diamond mining;

To Apply:

Send resumes through the DeBeers Group - Job Website