ERT (Emergency Response Team) Coordinator

Job Description

Position Overview

ERT (Emergency Response Team) Coordinator

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Full-time

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 world-renowned 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 position is expected to interact frequently in the field (50/50 field and office time) at all levels of the organization. This role 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, assistance 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

• Strong knowledge of emergency response procedures and safety regulations;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive collaborative work environment;
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications;
• Self-motivated, able to work independently prioritize multiple tasks;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an emergency response coordinator, preferably in a mining or industrial setting;
• Mine Rescue Instructor certification, NWT Canada
• Qualification in High Angle Rescue, Fire Fighting, Spill Response, Vehicle Extraction and First Aid;
• Proficient in Microsoft and experience with Health and Safety software program;
• Possess already or be in active pursuit of formal certification in Health and Safety, or a combination of current Health and Safety related courses, and direct safety professional experience in OHS;
• Ability to qualify for, or possess Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification;
• 5 years’ mining or industry related experience as a safety professional;
• Current TapRooT® certification is considered an asset;
• Physically able to climb stairs, walk long distances, and lift items up to 40 lbs. at periodic intervals;
• Experience related to the control of occupational exposures in mining is a benefit;
• Able to communicate effectively with employees and supervisors of all levels and be solutions oriented;
• Strong organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

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 https://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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First Name *

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? *

Are you currently a resident of Northwest Territories or Nunavut? *

• Yes
• No

IBA Status - Commitments to our legal agreement are important to us. You have the option to identify your status below to receive priority consideration. If requested can you provide Status Card?

• Akaitcho Treaty 8 Lutsel
• Akaitcho Treaty 8 Yellowknife
• KIA - Hamlet of Kugluktuk
• North Slave Metis Alliance
• Tlicho Treaty 11
• Northwest Territories
• Other
• No IBA Status
• I do not wish to disclose

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What is your employment status with Ekati? *

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• Current Contractor
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A conflict of interest arises when an employee\'s personal relationships, actions, or interests outside of work interfere, have the potential to interfere, or even appear to interfere with the interests of the company. This will not hinder your hiring process; we simply prioritize transparency in the process. Please indicate any applicable conflicts of interest or select \'none\'. Do you: --Select-- have a financial or personal interest that may interfere with his or her duties to the Company; hold shares in other Companies which may deal with or compete with our Company; take part in outside work or business or is a member of a group or sits on a company’s board that is in competition with our Company, or interferes with his or her work performance; have a family member already working in our Company give preferential treatment to relatives or friends or to an organization in which an employee’s relatives or friends have a financial or other interest. none

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