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Salary:
Location:Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Job Type:Contract
Posted:20th Jan 2010
Closing Date:31st Mar 2010
Posted By:Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDETNO)
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Mining job English version

Diavik Diamond Mine Employment Opportunities

The Diavik Diamond Mine, as part of Rio Tinto’s global mining group operates a world class mine 300 kms northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We are Canada’s premier diamond producer with state of the art facilities. We strive for business improvement to contribute value to our investors. We are a leader in safety awareness, sustainable development, environmental stewardship, aboriginal relations and community benefits.


Come out and experience the rare red aurora borealis, midnight sun and exceptional northern culture. Diavik offers unparalleled challenges with its transition to underground, its unique ice road transport and dikes holding back the waters of Lac de Gras. We have various opportunities in:

Maintainers
Responsible to repair and install equipment, fabricate, overhaul, or modify equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections and complete maintenance reports.

Underground Mining
Responsible to operate drills, mechanical miners, mucking equipment, UG mobile and heavy equipment, and explosive loaders. Responsible for development and excavation, managing haulage ways and inspecting water and obstructions in raises, and installing ground support/bolting, etc.

Mine Planning
Responsible for developing, evaluating, and presenting short-range mining scenarios.

Project Based
Responsible for assisting the project group with scheduling, planning and implementing various business related projects to ensure the successful continuation of shareholder value.

Reliability
Responsible for planning, designing, delivering and measuring application and process improvements and other business initiatives using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and principles.

Metallurgy
Responsible for providing technical support in metallurgy to ensure targets are met for throughput, recovery and product quality.

Geotechnical
Responsible for providing geotechnical and hydrogeological technical support to ensure the safety and stability of existing and proposed open pits, underground, water retention dikes and collection ponds.

Graduates
Diavik offers training and development to build a successful career including professional recognition along with challenging career opportunities nationally and internationally.

Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. is a progressive, equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation package, good career growth prospects and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Canada’s diamond industry.

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diavik.com
 
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