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Scaffolder

Employer
Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd
Location
Northwest Territories, NT, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 4, 2022

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Category
Construction, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Scaffolder

Employment Type: Employee

About Arctic Canadian Diamond Company
Arctic Canadian Diamond Company (Arctic) is a Canadian mining company and a significant producer and supplier of premium rough diamond assortments to the global market. The company owns and operates the Ekati Diamond Mine. The company also holds a controlling interest in the Lac de Gras Diamond Project. The Ekati Diamond Mine and the Lac de Gras Diamond Project are in Canada's Northwest Territories. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Arctic has offices in Canada and Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Team Leader and working two (2) weeks on followed by two (2) weeks off at the Ekati mine site; the successful candidate will provide scaffolding services on surface and underground equipment ensuring mine maintenance needs are met.

The successful candidate will have strong analytic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity. Physical requirements included working outdoors in extreme cold weather conditions and must be able to sustain periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and working at heights. Night shift may be required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Be part of an integrated maintenance team dedicated to keeping the active mine site running safely and efficiently;
  • Erect scaffold when and where required in a wide range of weather conditions;
  • Work with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity;
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
  • Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Education/Experience
  • Journeyperson Scaffolding ticket, SAIA or equivalent preferred;
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent;
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Scaffolder; experience working in a mining or industrial environment is preferred;
  • Able to work comfortably in a surface or underground environment, work from heights and in confined spaces;
  • Familiar with multiple types of scaffolding such as tube and clamp, system scaffold and Safeway scaffolding;

What we offer
At Arctic, 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.
Arctic is 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.
Arctic 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
Employees need to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic's Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.
Visit www.arcticcanadian.ca to apply and to learn more about Arctic's operations.

To Apply: Please apply through our careers page and indicate in writing that you are an internal candidate.

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

Company

Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. is a Canadian mining company and a significant producer and supplier of premium rough diamond assortments to the global market. The company owns a controlling interest in the Ekati Diamond Mine, which it operates.

The Ekati Diamond Mine is located approximately 300 km northeast of Yellowknife and 200 km south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories of Canada. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. has two offices a corporate office in Calgary and a sales and marketing office in Antwerp, Belgium.

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