Heavy Equipment Technician - Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine - 14 Days On / 14 Days Off - FIFO
De Beers Group is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician for a two-year full-time fly-in/fly-out contract at Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. The position runs on a 14/14 rotation and offers full camp accommodations, including private rooms and recreational amenities. The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance and major repairs on mobile, stationary, and auxiliary mining equipment. Benefits include rotational overtime, salary enhancement for NWT work, travel allowance, operational bonuses, and immediate coverage under a 100% employer-paid health and dental plan. Charter flights are available from Calgary or Yellowknife.
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Responsibilities
The technician will handle repairs and maintenance of mining equipment to ensure optimal safety and productivity. Key duties include:
- Completing job risk assessments and safe work plans before tasks.
- Servicing and performing preventive maintenance on mobile equipment.
- Inspecting equipment and identifying mechanical faults or failures.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical problems.
- Rebuilding components and coordinating with manufacturers as needed.
- Filing accurate and timely work order documentation.
- Collaborating with supervisors and planners to schedule and execute tasks.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration:
- Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Technician Certification.
- Minimum 12 months of surface mining experience with heavy earthmoving equipment.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Experience with Komatsu equipment is an asset.
- Proficient in hydraulics, electrical systems, and schematic interpretation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Safety-first attitude with proven commitment to health and environmental standards.
- Experience in remote mine sites and multicultural work settings is an asset.
Perks and Benefits
This contract offers a competitive benefits package and travel support:
- Charter flights from Calgary or Yellowknife.
- Travel allowance to POP locations.
- Quarterly operational bonuses and remote work premiums.
- Salary enhancement for NWT-based work.
- Rotational overtime and paid vacation leave.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one.
- Camp accommodations with private rooms, gym, WiFi, and dining.
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.
Gahcho Kué Diamond MineEmployer Hiring
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