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- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Nov 11, 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.
De Beers Group seeks a multi-skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for site-based Mine Operations at Gahcho Kué Mine in the Northwest Territories, operating on a 14-days-in/14-days-out rotation and reporting to the Mine Supervisor. This fixed-term contract ends in March 2027 and involves operating heavy mobile equipment to support ore and waste production, with a focus on safe work practices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Safely operate a variety of heavy mobile equipment and attachments to excavate, grade and move hard rock.
- Conduct daily safety checks and inspect equipment before operation.
- Monitor equipment and report problems according to mine operating procedures.
- Follow company safety, environmental and code-of-conduct procedures and standards.
- Communicate effectively by 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 of 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 of experience in the mining industry at remote sites and/or in open-pit mines.
- Ability to safely work 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotational basis.
- Ability to work in a safety-oriented, fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
- Provide a resume listing the make and model numbers of the equipment the candidate is qualified to operate.
- 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 of experience 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, bonus opportunity; paid referral incentive for 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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