HSE/Auxiliary Trainer– Fixed Term Contract, Fly In/Fly Out - Gahcho Kué Mine

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Salary enhancement for NWT working

Travel allowance to POP

Employer-paid extended health and/dent

Job summary

De Beers Group seeks a motivated training professional to join the SHERT department at the Gahcho Kué Mine in the Northwest Territories. The contract role ends June 2027, focusing on HSE critical risk training and light equipment.

The role blends classroom and field delivery with record-keeping and content development. The ideal candidate has wide mining/industrial experience, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work in a remote site on a 14/14 rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering safety, health, environment, risk and training content in industrial/mining settings.
• Hands-on knowledge of HSE critical risk topics and equipment used in mining operations.
• Ability to develop, review, and maintain training records and content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assess learning to Gahcho Kué standards in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Overhead Crane & Rigging, Isolation, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Loader.
• Act as on-the-job trainer (~80%) and maintain training records (~20%).
• Work safely in a remote mining site environment on a 14 on/14 off rotation.

Skills

Training delivery

HSE training

Classroom & field training

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.
If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

Job Description

De Beers Group has an opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual to join the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training (SHERT) department at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. This is a contract position ending June 2027. Reporting to the Training Superintendent, this position is responsible for delivering general training in the areas of HSE critical risk training and light auxiliary equipment. Eighty percent of this role is in the classroom and field as an on-the-job trainer and twenty percent is maintaining training records and developing or reviewing training content. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm.

• Eligible for the Quarterly Bonus program;
• Salary Enhancement for working in the NWT;
• Travel Allowance to POP;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits program (no waiting period);
• Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full-service dining room, and individual private bedrooms equipped with satellite cable television, telephones, and WiFi internet. There’s also a full-sized gymnasium, squash courts, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

Key responsibilities:

To deliver training and assess learning to Gahcho Kue standards in the following areas:

• Fall Protection
• Confined Space
• Overhead Crane & Rigging
• Isolation
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
• Loader

Preference would be for a individual with extensive industrial and/or mining experience with an emphasis in mineral processing operations or a similar frontline role where extensive first-hand experience was gained in the above areas.

This is a site-based position, working 14 days on/ 14 days off rotation.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in an industrial or mining environment where they have not only completed the required courses but have also applied the knowledge and principles in their day-to-day work. Practical, hands-on experience using these concepts in an operational setting will be a key factor in the selection process.

Please note:

• 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.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us.We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referral

This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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