Journeyperson Plumber

Burgundy Diamond; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the diamond market is seeking a skilled Journeyperson Plumber to join its Maintenance Team at a remote mine site. This role involves overseeing plumbing systems, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and mentoring other tradespeople. With a focus on ethical sourcing and community support, this company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health care and a performance bonus. If you're a self-motivated professional looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company paid extended health

Dental and vision care

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Employer matched pension

Generous paid vacation

Dependent Scholarship Program

Employee discounts

Accommodations and meals on site

Fully equipped gym

Recreation facilities

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyperson Plumber with Red Seal certification required.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing work safely and timely at the Ekati mine site.
• Manage and monitor site plumbing systems and sewer treatment plant.

Skills

Plumbing

Mechanical Maintenance

Safety Protocols

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Education

Certified Journeyperson Plumber

High School Diploma or GED

Class 1 - Water and Wastewater Operator certification

Tools

SAP

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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 and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

As a member of the Maintenance Team, the Journeyperson Plumber will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The JP Plumber will be responsible for the mechanical portion of facility maintenance in a remote location. The JP Plumber will provide maintenance and repair services, as well as install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality plumbing work in a safe and timely manner;
• Install, repair, and maintain site plumbing fixtures and systems;
• Manage potable water sample testing (chlorine, Turbidity, etc.) and record daily levels in SAP;
• Manage and monitor the sites sewer treatment plant and action repairs as required;
• Repair commercial kitchen equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations;
• Together with maintenance planning personnel, steward the review, modification, development and implementation of detailed job plans. These would include information such as task lists, labor resources, tool requirements, material requirements, safety and hazardous material requirements, pre-job activities, a detailed task description and post maintenance activities;
• Mentorship of employees, trainees, and trades people;
• Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Oversee and ensure that contractors assigned to your responsibility meet quality, cost, and schedule targets;
• Work with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.

Education/Experience

• Certified Journeyperson Plumber. Red Seal certification is required for trades out of province;
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Certified back flow tester with valid ticket;
• Minimum of a Class 1 - Water and Wastewater Operator certification;
• Minimum 3-5 years’ of directly related construction and maintenance experience in renovation, commercial and light industrial settings;
• Must have commercial kitchen equipment experience;
• Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;
• Ability to comprehend a situation and identify underlying causes, use knowledge and experience to tackle and solve technical issues;
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Class 5 driver's license is required;
• Preference given to dual trade JP Pipefitter.

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.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

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 https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/ to apply.

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