Gahcho Kué Mine - Heavy Equipment Operators & Trades - NWT FIFO Camp Jobs
De Beers Group is actively recruiting for multiple positions at its Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, a remote, high-grade open-pit operation located in the Northwest Territories. All roles are fly-in/fly-out from designated pickup points and operate on a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation. Full camp accommodations are provided, including private rooms, Wi-Fi, dining, and fitness facilities. These opportunities offer competitive wages, quarterly bonuses, and full employer-paid health and dental benefits, along with allowances and relocation support for qualifying candidates.
Open roles include:
- Electrician Artisan – Mobile Equipment
Maintains and repairs electrical systems on mobile mining equipment, ensuring safety and reliability in compliance with electrical standards. - Heavy Equipment Operator
Operates haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and shovels to support ore and waste movement in the open-pit mine under strict safety protocols. - Heavy Equipment Technician
Performs mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on mobile, stationary, and auxiliary equipment across mine operations. - Senior Shovel Technician
Leads maintenance and troubleshooting for Komatsu PC5500 shovels and related equipment with advanced hydraulic and electrical diagnostics.
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Benefits and Features
All positions at Gahcho Kué Mine come with a full suite of employer-paid benefits, remote work support, and significant bonus potential.
Key benefits include:
- 14/14 FIFO rotation with charter flights from Yellowknife or Calgary
- Camp accommodations with private rooms, gym, Wi-Fi, and dining
- Up to 9% employer pension contribution
- Quarterly operational bonuses
- Remote site and travel allowances
- Salary enhancement for work in the Northwest Territories
- 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits from day one
- MyShare employee share plan
- Relocation support available for eligible hires
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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.
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Apply today with De Beers to join the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories—now hiring for FIFO roles in operations, maintenance, and electrical trades with full camp, travel benefits, and long-term career potential.