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

This position is instrumental in ensuring the overall and long-term safety of the mine.  We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive GroundProbe Radar Technician/Geotechnical Engineer to manage, maintain, and support our network of [GroundProbe Slope Stability Radars (SSR)}. In this safety-critical role, your primary responsibility will be the day-to-day operations, maintenance and data analysis of the GroundProbe Slope Stability monitoring radar systems to ensure real time hazard detection. Your expertise will directly impact open-pit mining safety, providing early warning metrics that protect personnel and equipment. Secondary responsibilities include fundamental geotechnical engineering support for the mining team The role is well suited to one who has a keen eye for continuous improvement opportunities, is analytical, can quickly build relationships with the mine operations team, and who is committed to safe work practices, while striving for zero harm.

THIS IS A FIXED-TERM CONTRACT TO APRIL 2027.

Key responsibilities:

• Promoting, supporting and implementing sound safety, health, and environmental management practices in line with legislation and mine policies and procedures;
• Deploy, configure and maintain GroundProbe slope stability monitoring radars (SSR) across active mining areas.
• Monitor real-time radar data, deformation trends, and atmospheric corrections using GroundProbe’s SSR-Monitor IQ software.
• Establish, optimize, and manage critical displacement radar alarm thresholds to safeguard personnel and equipment.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks, hardware troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on radar units in the field.
• Generate daily and weekly slope performance reports, communicating critical displacement trends immediately to operations management.
• Install and manage Piezometers and Geothermal Temperature Cables.
• Conduct daily visual/drone inspections, mapping structural features and identifying wall instability.
• Support rockfall assessments and slope stability modeling.
• Regularly inspect open pit operations to ensure design parameters and provide recommendations to the operations team to maintain high wall safety.
• Provide geotechnical input on drill and blast plans and short-to-mid-term mine planning.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the role resides within the Technical Services department.  This is a site- based position working two weeks in/two weeks out rotation that balances time at site, with time off site.

 

Qualifications

• Legally permitted to work in Canada;
• Geotechnical Engineering degree or a closely related discipline
• Possess or be working towards a Professional Engineering designation, with eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in the Northwest Territories;
• Minimum three years of relevant mining experience from an open pit mining environment preferred; with a strong focus on radar monitoring.
• Proven proficiency with GroundProbe SSR hardware and SSR Monitor IQ software is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Geotechnical software (Deswik, Rocscience, Rimining)
• Versed with the identification of geotechnical and hydrogeological risks;
• Experience with geotechnical modelling;
• Ability to manage and communicate in a high pressure, dynamic Geotechnical environment with Safety as the priority;
• Ready to work in remote camp setting.

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.

Background Checks

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

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