Administrative Specialist, Health & Safety

Burgundy Diamond; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global diamond company is seeking a Health and Safety Administrative Specialist for a term position at the Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada. The specialist will support safety advisors with administrative duties, manage reporting and maintain safety statistics. Responsibilities include SAP entries, statistical analysis, and supporting emergency response. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive compensation and excellent employee benefits are offered, including health care and accommodations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Company paid health, dental, and vision care

Employee Family Assistance Program

Employer matched pension

Generous paid vacation and personal days

Dependent Scholarship Program

Employee discounts

On-site accommodations and meals

Gym and recreation facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ mining or industry administrative experience, preferably in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated high level of energy, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with both internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Complete all reporting requirements as directed by management.
• Responsible for SAP entries.
• Maintain statistics regarding health and safety incidents and accidents.

Skills

Mining or industry administrative experience

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

5+ years of experience in a remote setting

Job description

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.

Burgundy has an office in Calgary, Canada.

Position Overview

As a member of the Health and Safety Team, the Health and Safety Administrative Specialist will report to the Superintendent of Health and Safety and work a 1 week on, 1 week off, fly-in/fly-out schedule, at the Ekati Diamond Mine. The Health and Safety Administrative Specialist will be responsible for supporting the health and safety advisors and ERT coordinators with administrative Health and Safety duties at the Ekati Diamond Mine. This is a 10-12 month term position, with the possibility of extension.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete all reporting requirements as directed by management
• Responsible for SAP entries
• Act as resource on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC);
• Maintain statistics regarding health and safety incidents and accidents. Analyzes statistics to determine trends as well as advise on proactive solutions
• Controlled Document Management
• Tracking and Reporting of Sitewide Monthly Safety Meetings
• Help support budgets and consultant programs;
• Maintain policies, programs, and procedures for a safe work environment;
• Support emergency response team and responsive in the event of an emergency.
• Immediate Recognition Program Management
• Assist with the accident investigation program ensuring accurate information, reporting and identifying root causes
• Other duties as required

Education/Experience

• 5+ years’ mining or industry administrative experience, preferably in a remote setting;
• 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.);
• 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 (EF), 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.