Equipment Operator - Road Train

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company Overview

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 located in Canada's Northwest Territories. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Arctic has offices in Canada and Belgium.

Position Overview

Working as part of the Surface Mining Team, the Equipment Operator - Road Train will report to the DPRT Team Leader and work on a two (2) week on, two (2) week off rotation at the Ekati mine. The Equipment Operator - Road Train will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road train ore haulage unit in a complex surface mining environment. The successful candidate will work in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the road trains;
• Operate other mining equipment (loader, grader, crushing operations), as required
• Effective communication using a 2-way radio system;
• Successfully use an electronic production data collection system (WENCO);
• Maintain equipment integrity and complete job hazard analysis reports and equipment log books;
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent;
• Air Brake Certification from a Canadian Province;
• Class 1 (Alberta or BC) or equivalent operating license (on highway tractor/trailer combination);
• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating B-Trains, logging trucks and/or road trains (on or off highway);
• Working knowledge of an electronic production data collection system (i.e WENCO) and basic computer literacy, with a willingness to learn new computer skills
• Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment is preferred

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

Arctic provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

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.

Closing Date: This is an ongoing posting and resumes will be considered as vacancies become available.