ERT (Emergency Response Team) Coordinator

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability. Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Position Overview

As a member of the Health and Safety Team, the ERT (Emergency Response Team) Coordinator will report to the Superintendent, Health & Safety and work a two (2) week on two (2) week off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The ERT Coordinator will work across all departments supporting operational activities by ensuring that Risk and Safety standards and processes are developed and implemented. This role interacts frequently in the field (50 / 50 field and office time) at all levels of the organization and will support the planning, coordination, and execution of emergency response activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and review of comprehensive emergency response plans.
• Facilitate and participate in incident / accident investigations and risk assessments, identifying potential emergency scenarios.
• Develop and promote the adoption of new safety training programs and practices while maintaining a strong base of core safety practices.
• Organize and conduct regular emergency response training for all site personnel.
• Maintain and update emergency response equipment and supplies.
• Provide field health and safety support in both surface and underground areas, offering guidance and subject matter expertise to all levels of the organization to ensure the achievement of the company safety objectives.
• Participate and promote regular and effective communication regarding risk and safety to all levels of the organization.
• Aid in safety program development, workplace inspections, hazard identification, developing procedures, and facilitation or presentation of training programs.
• Knowledge and the ability to maintain awareness of current WSCC NT Mine’s ACT, CCOHS, CSA, and relevant standards.
• Promote the reporting of all Health and Safety incidents and non-conformances and lead / facilitate in the identification of root causes, corrective, and preventative actions using tools such as 5 Whys and the root cause analysis method (TapRooT®).

Education / Experience

What we Offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers 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, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of 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 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.

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