Company Description

You’ll make us shine.

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.

Job Description

De Beers Group has an opportunity within the Safety, Health, Risk and Training Department at the Gahcho Kué Mine for a committed and creative Health and Wellness Superintendent. Reporting to the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Training Manager, the Health and Wellness Superintendent will help to develop and execute a comprehensive Health and Wellness Strategy, which includes the oversight of the Gahcho Kue Mine’s medical services and the generation of site-specific health and wellness plans and initiatives designed to service the site’s employees and contractors.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Earn up to a 9% company contribution to your pension plan;
• Remote Mine Site Allowance;
• Salary Enhancement for working in the NWT;
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus
• MyShare – Employee Share Plan;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits program (no waiting period);
• Relocation support is available to anyone who wishes to move to the Northwest Territories; and
• The Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full-service dining room, and individual private bedrooms equipped with satellite cable television, telephones, and WiFi internet. There’s also a full-sized gymnasium, squash courts, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee operation of the on-site medical clinic and contracted medical staff;
• Develop and oversee allied health programs by outsourcing and managing third party vendors for services such as Occupational Therapy, Medevac Services, Immunization Programs
• Liaise directly with the site’s medical contract service provider, De Beers Group and Anglo American Health Leads, the site’s Management team, and individual employees and contractors on all matters related to health and wellness;
• Partake in Community of Practice and other working groups with the aim of keeping the mine site compliant to all Anglo American and De Beers Group medical standards and required interventions;
• Maintain the site’s electronic health records system (QMED) and facilitate any required audits in order to ensure data accuracy;
• Analyse medical data to determine trends within the site’s employee and contractor workforce and develop programs designed to educate and motivate the workforce towards a healthy lifestyle;
• Drive compliance to the site’s medical evaluation requirements under applicable Anglo American and De Beers Group Health Standards, including those specific to Workplace Health and Trauma/Emergency Care;
• With support from a third party Industrial Hygienist and the Safety, Health and Risk Team, create and execute an Industrial Hygiene sampling and reporting program which identifies areas of concern for remedial activities;
• Build and maintain partnerships within the NWT Public Health System through collaboration and consultation engagements as they are available;
• Provide assistance within scope of practice as required in emergency medical situations under direction of the Physician Assistant;
• Contribute to case management discussions for both workplace injuries as well as non-related work injuries including the development of return to work plans and follow up consultations;
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other communication materials designed to inform management, while still maintaining the highest standard with respect to medical confidentiality.
• Design and schedule health, wellness, and morale improvement activities targeted towards the on-site population.

This is a site-based position on a 4 days in/3 days out rotation working 10 hours per day with the pick-up point in Yellowknife, NT.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant: Graduate of PACCC-approved or ARCPA-approved program in good standing with CAPA

OR

• Registered Nurse: Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program with license to practice in the Northwest Territories, certification in Occupational Health Nursing an asset;

• Five to ten (5-10) years of medical experience within a remote setting such as a mine site or other industrial operation;

• Experience in the development and implementation of medically based health initiatives to a non-medical audience;

• Residence in the Northwest Territories preferred.

• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of medical records systems, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Incident Management;

• Experience in Industrial Hygiene would be considered a strong asset however training will be arranged for the right candidate;

• Excellent planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Additional Information

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 600 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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