Environment Summer Student

Overview

Environment Summer Student

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Contract

Reporting to the Environment Team Leader, this seasonal role supports sampling and monitoring programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine with a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule. The term is approximately May to August 2026. The position is primarily field work, with potential for office, laboratory tasks, and equipment maintenance.

Position Overview

This role operates at the Ekati mine site, NT, with field work focused on compliance, fisheries and aquatics, air quality, and wildlife. It may include additional office and laboratory work as well as equipment maintenance. It offers valuable work experience across diverse environmental programs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Review and follow relevant work instructions and participate in group job hazard analyses for sampling programs. Participate in safety meetings and complete Personal Safety Cards daily.
• Assist full-time staff and contractors with daily field work for seasonal sampling and monitoring programs.
• Work with other summer students to complete assigned tasks such as stage-discharge measurements at hydrometric stations, pump inspections, water sampling, wildlife monitoring, and air quality measurements.
• Provide support with office and laboratory tasks (e.g., bottle preparation and shipping, filing of field data sheets, QA / QC checks, processing wildlife camera footage).
• Assist with equipment preparation and maintenance (e.g., calibration of monitoring equipment, review of gear checklists, minor repairs to sampling devices).
• Assist with remote field work; often under inclement weather conditions.
• Be comfortable working out of a boat and traveling by helicopter.

Education / Experience

Your resume and / or cover letter should identify the following :

What We Offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. We are committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees and aim to establish strong, lasting relationships with the communities we work with. We focus on developing our workforce and providing opportunities to learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We offer leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives. Compensation includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, and a comprehensive package (including company-paid extended health, dental and vision care, EFAP, pension with employer match, vacation and personal days, a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts). On-site accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities are provided.

Additional Information

The company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site from Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration. Visit https : / / burgundydiamonds.com / careers / to apply.

Closing Date

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Application

Apply for this opening at ?apply=true. See all the jobs at Burgundy Diamond here : http : / / burgundydiamond.recruiterbox.com / jobs

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when personal relationships, actions, or interests outside of work could interfere with the company. Please indicate any applicable conflicts of interest or indicate none. Do you : have a financial or personal interest that may interfere with duties; hold shares in other companies; participate in outside work or belong to an organization in competition; have a family member working in the company, etc. None

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