Seasonal Environment and Wildlife Monitoring, 5-month term

Burgundy Diamond; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier diamond company is looking for a seasonal Environmental Monitor at the Ekati mine site in Canada. The role focuses on monitoring bird activity, including identifying species and recording their behavior. Successful candidates will have a passion for wildlife, particularly birds, and preferably possess experience in environmental monitoring. This position encourages Indigenous applicants and offers competitive compensation, accommodations, and a supportive work environment, including health benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Company-paid health benefits

Employer-matched pension

Generous paid vacation

Dependent Scholarship Program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interest or experience in bird identification and monitoring.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bird activity near open pit mines.
• Identify local bird species and record their activity.
• Provide daily updates on bird activity.

Skills

Wildlife monitoring expertise

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Experience with environmental monitoring

Driver's License

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.

Position Overview

The position reports to the Senior Environment Specialist and Wildlife Advisor, operating on a 2-week on and 2-week off schedule at the Ekati mine site in NT. This is a seasonal role (from February/March to August 2026) that involves contributing to environmental and wildlife monitoring programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine, with a focus on fieldwork, bird monitoring and wildlife mitigation support. A high preference is given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor bird activity in the vicinity of open pit mines.
• Identify local tundra birds, migratory birds and raptors.
• Record bird activity manually and input data into the computer.
• Identify and photograph potential nesting locations, collaborating with scalers to cover and other mine operations.
• Provide daily updates on bird activity to the Wildlife Advisor.
• Operate bird deterrents (bear banger/screamers).
• Monitor wildlife, including caribou and other species, to support Ekati’s Wildlife Program compliance.
• Manage bird monitoring activities at Ekati.
• Review and adhere to relevant work instructions, participate in safety meetings, and complete Personal Safety Cards daily.
• Assist full-time staff and contractors with daily fieldwork for seasonal environmental and wildlife monitoring programs.
• Assist with remote fieldwork, often under inclement weather conditions.
• Be comfortable working outdoors, on the land, in a boat, and traveling by helicopter.

Education/Experience

• Burgundy Diamond Mines values on-the-land experience, Traditional Knowledge, and wildlife monitoring expertise from northerners and Indigenous Peoples.
• Environmental monitoring experience or a keen interest in observing and identifying wildlife (birds). Driver’s License (preferred).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts from a vehicle.
• Effective communicator and team player.

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.

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.