De Beers Group Looking for Logistics Technician at Northwest Territories Full Time

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

The De Beers Group of Companies has an opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join the Supply Chain department at the Gahcho Kué Mine site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe and effective movement of goods and material at the mine site as requested by site departments and contractors via air and seasonal ground transportation. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Offloading and loading of freight to/from various aircraft types and trucks;
• Receiving, verifying and unloading incoming materials;
• Reporting inventory on hand and participating in inventory cycle counts;
• Organizing material for safe and easy access in the available storage locations;
• Processing reservations and issuing material to end users;
• Performing the packing of material and equipment for delivery or backhaul transport;
• Delivering material requested to departments and contractors;
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized storage yard/laydown space;
• Performing various tasks related to aerodrome operations (aircraft de-icing, re-fueling, baggage handling, marshalling, freight handling etc.);
• Operating various types of equipment such as stand up forklift, counter balance forklift, telehandlers, pickup truck, cube van, tractor trailer, aircraft deicing truck, aircraft refueling truck, loaders and crew bus; and
• Learning, understanding and complying with all company policies and safety procedures.

The role is based within the Supply Chain team and is a site-based position that will be a (2) two weeks on, (2) weeks off rotation.

• Five (5) years’ experience working within a warehouse & logistics environment preferably within the mining industry;
• Five (5) years’ experience with passenger & cargo air transport including aircraft refueling & de-icing;
• Certification and experience operating equipment listed above;
• Previous experience with winter road trucking operations;
• High School diploma;
• Knowledge in inventory management methods and practices;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Superior organization and coordination skills, initiative, professionalism and dependability;
• Willingness to work shift work;
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental Standards;
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural work environment.
• Currently residing and legally permitted to work in Canada;

Desirable Assets:

• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office;
• Experience utilizing barcode technology; and
• Dangerous good certification for ground (TDG) and air (IATA) freight.

Additional Information

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others’ actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

COVID Vaccination

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

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