Heavy Equipment Operator - Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine - 14 Days On / 14 Days Off - FIFO
De Beers Group is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator on a two-year contract for the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, located in the Northwest Territories. This fly-in/fly-out role includes full camp accommodations and operates on a 14 days in, 14 days out rotation. The position offers vacation entitlement, benefits, and a bonus opportunity. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the operator will handle large-scale mining equipment such as haul trucks, dozers, shovels, loaders, and excavators to support ore and waste production in the open pit. De Beers prioritizes safety and values experience working in remote and cross-cultural environments.
Position
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Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
Operators will support mine pit production by safely handling heavy mobile equipment. Responsibilities include:
- Operating heavy equipment including haul trucks, dozers, loaders, excavators, and shovels.
- Conducting pre-operational safety checks and inspections.
- Monitoring equipment performance and reporting issues.
- Following all mine procedures, safety, and environmental protocols.
- Communicating clearly with supervisors and team via radio.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Qualified to operate at least three types of equipment (e.g., PC5500/WA1200/Haul Trucks).
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in open-pit or remote mining sites.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts, day and night, in a rotational schedule.
- Must work well in a fast-paced, safety-driven, multicultural setting.
- Resume must list make and model of equipment operated.
- Not a training position-applicants must meet stated experience.
Perks and Benefits
The contract includes a range of benefits and supports:
- Two-year fixed-term employment with vacation entitlement.
- Eligible for benefits and performance bonuses.
- Fly-in/fly-out access with full camp accommodations.
- Priority hiring for Indigenous and local NWT applicants.
Worksite/Project
Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine
Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine is one of Canada’s largest and richest diamond mines, located in the Northwest Territories approximately 280 km northeast of Yellowknife. Jointly owned by De Beers Canada (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), the mine began commercial production in 2016 and is a vital contributor to Canada’s northern economy and global diamond supply. Operating as an open-pit kimberlite mine, Gahcho Kué produces around 4.5 million carats of rough diamonds annually, with total projected output exceeding 50 million carats by the end of its expected life in 2031. The mine processes roughly 3 million tonnes of ore per year, using cutting-edge sorting and recovery technologies. Gahcho Kué is a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) operation, employing over 500 workers and providing stable, long-term careers in mining operations, maintenance, environmental monitoring, and logistics.
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De Beers Group
De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company, with expertise across the entire diamond value chain—from exploration and mining to grading, marketing, and retail. Founded in 1888 and majority-owned by Anglo American plc, De Beers operates across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Canada, with a global headquarters in London, UK. De Beers employs over 20,000 people worldwide, supporting thousands of careers in mining operations, geology, engineering, environmental science, and logistics. In Canada, De Beers operates the Gahcho Kué Mine in the Northwest Territories—a joint venture and one of the world's highest-grade diamond mines. The company also previously operated the Victor Mine in Ontario and continues to contribute to Canada’s mining expertise and workforce development. With underground mining expansions like Venetia Mine in South Africa and cutting-edge marine mining in Namibia, De Beers remains at the forefront of innovation in the diamond sector.
De Beers Group