Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine - Equipment Operators & Technicians - 14/14 FIFO
De Beers Group is actively recruiting for skilled trades and equipment operator positions at its Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, located in the Northwest Territories. These roles offer two-year fixed-term, fly-in/fly-out contracts with a 14/14 rotational schedule, full camp accommodations, and charter flights from Calgary or Yellowknife. Opportunities are available for experienced mining professionals to join a safe, inclusive, and high-performing diamond mining operation.
- Heavy Equipment Operators: Operate large-scale equipment including haul trucks, dozers, loaders, shovels, graders, and excavators to support ore and waste movement in an open-pit setting. Requires qualification on at least three equipment types and a minimum of three years of open-pit or remote site experience.
- Heavy Equipment Technicians: Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and major repairs on mobile, stationary, and auxiliary mining equipment. Requires a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Technician Certification and minimum one year of surface mining experience.
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Benefits and Features
Both positions offer comprehensive employment benefits and supports for remote FIFO work in the Northwest Territories:
- Two-year fixed-term contract with vacation entitlement
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
- Rotational overtime and paid leave
- Operational bonuses and remote work premiums
- Salary enhancement for NWT work
- Charter flights from Calgary or Yellowknife
- Travel allowance to pick-up points
- Full camp accommodations with private rooms, gym, WiFi, and dining facilities
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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 GroupAvailable Job Positions
De Beers Group is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators and Heavy Equipment Technicians for its Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. Apply now for FIFO camp positions with competitive pay, benefits, and travel support.