About Arctic Canadian Diamond Company

Arctic Canadian 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, located in Canada’s Northwest Territories. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Arctic Canadian 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 that assists with the sampling and monitoring programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The term is approximately February to September. The position is primarily field work supporting sampling and monitoring programs for compliance, fisheries and aquatics, air quality, and wildlife. Additional supporting office and laboratory work, and equipment maintenance may be required. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain valuable work experience assisting with a diversity of environmental programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and follow relevant work instructions and participate in group job hazard analyses for sampling programs. Participate in safety meetings and complete Personal Safety Cards daily.
• Assist full time staff and contractors with daily field work for seasonal sampling and monitoring programs.
• Work with other summer students to complete assigned tasks as required such as stage-discharge measurements at hydrometric stations, pump inspections, water sampling, wildlife monitoring, air quality measurements.
• Provide support with office and laboratory tasks (i.e., bottle preparation and shipping, filing of field data sheets, QA/QC checks, process wildlife camera footage).
• Assist with equipment preparation and maintenance (i.e., calibration of monitoring equipment, review of gear checklists, minor repairs to sampling devices).
• Assist with remote field work; often under inclement weather conditions.
• Be comfortable working out of a boat and traveling by helicopter.

Education/Experience

Applicants must currently be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution and returning to full time studies in the fall.

Your resume and/or cover letter should identify the following :

• Your field and level of study and the number of years you have completed in your program.
• Any relevant experience e.g., working outdoors, water sampling, operating motorboat, driving a 4x4 vehicle, etc.
• Up to date contact information (permanent residence and school); email address, phone number and address.
• Northern Aboriginal or IBA status, if applicable.

The successful Summer Student will be provided an opportunity to apply their learnings within a dynamic team and find their work assignments rewarding.

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 initiatives.

Arctic 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

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.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic’s 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.arcticcanadian.ca to apply and to learn more about Arctic’s operations.

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