- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About De Beers
Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.
The Heavy Equipment Operator works in De Beers’ Mine Operations department at Gahcho Kué Mine, operating heavy mobile equipment to support ore and waste production. This site-based fixed-term contract ends in March 2027 and follows a 14-days-in/14-days-out rotation, including 12-hour day and night shifts.
Role & Responsibilities
- Safely and skillfully operate heavy mobile equipment and attachments to excavate, grade, and move hard rock.
- Conduct daily equipment safety checks and inspections before operation.
- Monitor equipment and report problems in accordance with mine operating procedures.
- Follow company safety, environmental, and code-of-conduct procedures and standards.
- Communicate effectively via two-way radio.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent life skills.
- On-the-job training and experience qualifying the candidate to operate at least three equipment types from the following: excavators or shovels (PC5500/2000/1250/390/210), loaders (WA1200/900/600/500), dozers or rubber-tire dozers, graders, and/or haul trucks (980/930/830).
- Three years’ experience in the mining industry at remote sites and/or in open-pit mines.
- Ability to work safely 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotational basis.
- Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
- Provide a résumé list of the make and model numbers of equipment the candidate is qualified to operate.
- This is not a training position; candidates must meet the stated requirements.
- Preference is given to members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.
Skills
Experience
Three years in the mining industry at remote sites and/or in open-pit mines.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent life skills.
Workplace
This position is based in Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada.
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Benefits
Vacation entitlement, benefits, and bonus opportunity. A paid employee referral incentive is available to De Beers Group internal employees under the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00).
Culture
De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.
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