Survey Technician - 10-Month Contract, Fly In/Fly Out - Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories

De Beers Group has an opportunity within the Technical Services Department at the Gahcho Kué Mine open-pit mine based in the Northwest Territories for a highly motivated Survey Technician.  Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the incumbent will provide critical surveying support to mining operations, reclamation activities and surface maintenance groups in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm. 

Rewards & Benefits:

• Eligible for the Quarterly Bonus program;
• MyShare program;
• Remote Living Allowance;
• Travel Allowance to offset the costs of getting to the nearest point of pick-up Calgary or Yellowknife;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefit program (no waiting period);
• The Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full service dining room, 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; and
• Work under the Northern Lights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day survey support for open pit mining and reclamation work
• Perform field surveys related to pits, waste rock storage areas, tailing facilities, roads and reclaimed landforms.
• Conduct pit and reclamation pickups as-builts and volume calculations.
• Verifying the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations.
• Assist with setups, calibration and operation of survey equipment (total stations, drone surveys and 3D scanners)
• Accurately record and manage field data
• Work closely with Mine Operations, Technical Services and Reclamation teams
• Perform other mine site-based survey requests as required.
• Adhere to site safety standards and actively contribute to a strong safety culture.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the role resides within the Technical Services department.  This is a site- based position working 14 days in/14 days out rotation. This is a 10-month contract.