Water Management Specialist

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We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

De Beers Group Canada has an opportunity for highly motivated and energetic Water Management Specialist.  Reporting to the Environment and Permitting Superintendent, the role is based within the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training department. This position will be involved in all aspects of the environmental program for the mine, with a particular focus on water.  The Water Management Specialist will be instrumental in leading Life-of-Mine and mid-range water management planning for the Gahcho Kue Mine. The role will manage the complex environmental database and creating technical reports for internal and external stakeholders. The Water Management Specialist will work with field staff, consultants, and environmental laboratories with the objective of ensuring all relevant data is entered into the database and maintained with necessary quality assurance. The ideal candidate is one who has a keen eye for continuous improvement opportunities, can quickly build relationships with key stakeholders, and one who is committed to safe work practices, while striving for zero harm.

 Key responsibilities:

• Lead Life-of-Mine and mid-range water management planning;
• Lead water balance and water quality model development and maintenance; 
• Manage and direct water balance and quality databases;
• Lead water management plan and procedure development and maintenance;
• Manage water management consultants in surface water and groundwater model development and report preparation;
• Manage and organize laboratory, field, and instrumentation environmental data while ensuring quality and consistency;
• Creation of application-specific datasets for internal and external reporting and short and long-term trending;
• Providing technical support to users of an environmental data management software suite;
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing site water monitoring data including but limited to lake elevations, river flows, pumping records, and water quality; 
• Assisting with the management of all internal and external environmental reporting requirements;
• Assist in developing standards and procedures for data management process improvements;
• Actively communicate and coordinate with project managers, laboratories, and/or other team members toacquire data packages of varying formats to be imported to a centralized database system; and
• Support digital transformation projects by enabling technical teams to more efficiently collect and manage field data using digital platforms.

The position is based at the Calgary Support Centre located at the Calgary Airport Corporate Centre, with regular travel (one week per month) to the mine site. The Calgary office currently works a hybrid schedule, Monday to Friday with both in-office days and working from remotely from home.

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geoscience, chemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, or equivalent;
• Post-graduate degree and relevant professional designation would be considered an asset;
• Five (5) years of water management experience, preferably in the environmental consulting or mining sectors;
• Proficiency in writing technical reports;
• Experience in environmental assessment, permitting and regulatory compliance in mining or related industries;
• Ability to simplify complex datasets and present them comprehensibly to relevant stakeholders;
• Experience with EHS MonitorPro, GoldSim, Power BI and other data management & modeling tools.
• Advanced skills with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and familiarity with databases;
• Possess sound judgment, planning, problem solving and decision making abilities;
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to write technical reports;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and productively; and
• Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Who We Are:

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 750 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.  

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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