Diavik Diamond Mine is hiring for Underground Miners – Entry Level Haul Truck Operators for their diamond mining operations in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This is a three week camp rotation as of now which could revert back to general two week rotations after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
Diavik Diamond Mine is located deep in the Northwest Territory of Canada about 300 km northeast of Yellowknife. This is a high grade diamond mine which is about 20 square kilometers island which sits under the waters of Lac de Gras. Due to its extreme location, mining jobs at Diavik Diamond Mine in Northwest Territories are fly in and fly out based.
Rio Tinto is the sole owner of this diamond mine after acquiring it fully from Dominion Diamond Mines last year. Following fly in fly out remote camp diamond mine jobs at the Diavik Diamond Mine are directly posted by Rio Tinto.
Underground Miner – Entry Level UG Haul Truck Operator
Rio Tinto is looking for entry level underground miners to operate their haul trucks. Following requirements are set by Rio Tinto for this role.
- Driver’s License
- Prior Heavy Equipment Operators courses taken considered as an asset
- Prior experience in equipment operation or any college diploma (unrelated)
- Strong safety minded
- Must be able to work in an underground mine
- Proficiency in reading and understanding directions, manuals, and instructions
- Must be able to take initiative and work both independently and as a part of a team
If you are interested in applying as an entry level underground miner to operate haul trucks at the Diavik Diamond Mine in NT with Rio Tinto, click here to apply directly with them. Note that selected applicants must be able to complete all the pre-screening questions.