Job Description

Location: Yellowknife ,Northwest Territories,Canada

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 CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

As a member of the Health and Safety Team, the Superintendent Health and Safety will report to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment, and Communities and work a 2X2 schedule at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The Superintendent Health and Safety will be responsible for leading the safety culture at the Ekati Diamond Mine and is expected to interact frequently in the field and with all departments and levels of the organization.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Be a safety leader by promoting and demonstrating safe work practices in all tasks at Ekati;
• Lead programs in occupational health, risk, and safety for surface and underground mining areas and for all levels of the organization to ensure the achievement of the company safety standards and objectives;
• Promote the reporting of all Health and Safety incidents and non-conformances and lead/facilitate in the identification of root causes, corrective, and preventative actions using tools such as 5 Whys and the root cause analysis method (TapRooT®);
• Perform risk assessments as well as coach and mentor leaders in this process;
• Monitor compliance to applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations;
• Help develop, manage, and maintain budgets and consultant programs;
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Health and Safety Team of Advisors, Physician Assistants, and Staff;
• Capable of making decisions which have broad impact to the organization in complex and evolving situations;
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, programs, and procedures for a safe work environment;
• Ensure emergency response teams are trained, prepared, and responsive in the event of an emergency;
• Act as resource on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC);
• Develop and promote strategies for improving safety culture and awareness across the operation;
• Demonstrate safety leadership to the workforce through visible direction and guidance

Education/Experience

• Certification in Health and Safety, or a combination of current Health and Safety related courses, and direct safety professional experience in OHS;
• Ability to qualify for, or possess Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification;
• 10+ years’ mining or industry experience, preferably in a remote setting;
• Experience with root cause analysis method, TapRooT® certification, is considered an asset;
• Strong all-round expertise in the area of occupational health, safety management systems, and corporate governance;
• Preference for Emergency Response and/or Emergency Medical Services certifications;
• Demonstrated high level of energy, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (MS Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Leadership skills to act as a role model, promoting a positive influence on the work of others through demonstration of technical and business expertise;
• Physically able to climb stairs, walk long distances, and lift items up to 40 lbs. at periodic intervals.

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.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers 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 our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

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

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