Warehouse Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading diamond mining company in Yellowknife is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations in a warehouse environment, manage a team, and ensure efficiency in logistics. Required qualifications include significant experience in warehouse operations and supervisory roles, along with strong leadership and decision-making skills. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits, along with accommodations on site.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision care

Employee assistance program

Matched pension scheme

Paid vacation and personal days

On-site accommodations and meals

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to use sound judgment in confidential situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all job tasks within the warehouse and logistics operation.
• Measure and address employee performance.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are enforced.

Skills

Leadership in warehouse operations

Supervisory skills

Emotional intelligence

Sound judgment

Education

10 years warehouse experience

3-5 years supervisory experience

Class 5 driver’s license

Tools

SAP

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Full-time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain. The Warehouse and Logistics Team Lead is responsible for daily warehouse and logistics activities, including the direction of employees to ensure all job tasks are performed as effectively and efficiently as possible.

The role is suited for an engaging leader with a proven track record in leading warehousing and logistics operations. The ideal candidate has a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work two (2) weeks on and two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Direct all job tasks within the warehouse and logistics operation, including but not limited to shipping, receiving, kitting, deliveries on site, coordination of loading and offloading freighters, busing, and coordination of passenger baggage.
• Relocate personnel to eliminate bottlenecks and increase productivity where necessary.
• Direct workforce to meet workload requirements and achieve all expected functions before the end of shift.
• Measure and address the effectiveness of employee performance and warehousing activities.
• Correct in conjunction with the Shift Supervisor and resolve employee productivity and quality problems.
• Resolve production and personnel issues during shift.
• Determine and execute disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Report problems to Warehouse Supervisor when necessary.
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are enforced and concerns are resolved.
• Manage and improve material handling safety while aggressively eliminating unsafe processes.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping standards and equipment maintenance.
• Control, organize, and oversee the warehouse layout to maximize use of space, including storage and inventory.
• 70% of the time will be spent out on the floor and in-field supervising and coaching the team.
• 30% of the time will be allocated for administrative duties.

Education / Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a warehouse environment, including operating a warehouse.
• Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure deadline‑oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail‑oriented, and use good judgement in varied situations.
• Emotional intelligence: influences others, cooperative and collaborative, listens openly, negotiates, and resolves disagreements.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Experience with materials workflow management, logistics, inventory, and warehousing functions.
• Working knowledge of SAP and strong computer literacy, with willingness to learn new computer skills.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, which includes familiarity with chemical products, their use, disposal, and Safety Data Sheets applications.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required.

What We Offer

Arctic is committed to the health, safety, and well‑being of our employees and builds lasting respectful relationships with people and communities. We are dedicated to developing our workforce and creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.

We offer 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, a Dependent Scholarship Program, and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. We provide a competitive salary, performance bonus, and total compensation package similar to the above, alongside on‑site accommodations, meals, a gym, and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site from 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 and to learn more about our operations.

Closing Date

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