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Wildlife Technician

Yellowknife , Northwest Territories, Canada | Full-time

Position Title: Wildlife Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time, 2 by 2 rotation

Position Overview

The position reports to the Superintendent, Environment and Team Lead Environment, operating on a 2-

week on and 2-week off schedule at the Ekati mine site in NT. The role involves contributing to

environmental and wildlife monitoring programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine, with a focus on fieldwork,

bird monitoring and wildlife mitigation support. A high preference is given to qualified applicants from

our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor bird activity in the vicinity of open pit mines.
• Identify local tundra birds, migratory birds and raptors.
• Record bird activity manually and input data into the computer.
• Identify and photograph potential nesting locations, collaborating with scalers to cover and

other mine operations

• Provide daily updates on bird activity to the Wildlife Advisor.
• Operate bird deterrents (bear banger/screamers).
• Monitor wildlife, including caribou and other species, to support Ekati’s Wildlife Program

compliance.

• Manage bird monitoring activities at Ekati.
• Review and adhere to relevant work instructions, participate in safety meetings, and complete

Personal Safety Cards daily.

• Assist full-time staff and contractors with daily fieldwork for seasonal environmental and wildlife

monitoring programs.

• Assist with remote fieldwork, often under inclement weather conditions.
• Be comfortable working outdoors, on the land, in a boat, and traveling by helicopter.

Education/Experience

• Burgundy Diamond Mines values on-the-land experience, Traditional Knowledge, and wildlife

monitoring expertise from northerners and Indigenous Peoples.

• Environmental monitoring experience or a keen interest in observing and identifying wildlife

(birds).

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Valid Pal and familiarity with firearms are considered an asset.
• Driver’s License (preferred).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, out in the field or in a vehicle.
• Effective communicator and team player.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully

committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting

and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other

northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups.

Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive

priority consideration.

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Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

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Application Form

First Name *

Last Name

Email *

Phone *

Resume *

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? * --Select-- Yes No

Are you currently a resident of Northwest Territories or Nunavut? *

• Yes
• No

IBA Status - Commitments to our legal agreement are important to us. You have the option to identify your status below to receive priority consideration. If requested can you provide Status Card? * --Select-- Akaitcho Treaty 8 Lutsel Akaitcho Treaty 8 Yellowk KIA - Hamlet of Kugluktuk North Slave Metis Alliance Tlicho Treaty 11 Northwest Territories Other No IBA Status I wish to not disclose

If you chose Other, please specify

What is your employment status with Ekati? * --Select-- Never worked at Ekati Current Employee Former Employee Current Contractor Former Contractor

When would you be available to begin employment if selected for this position? *

What is your expected salary? *

A conflict of interest arises when an employee's personal relationships, actions, or interests outside of work interfere, have the potential to interfere, or even appear to interfere with the interests of the company. This will not hinder your hiring process; we simply prioritize transparency in the process. Please indicate any applicable conflicts of interest or select 'none'. Do you: * --Select-- have a financial or personal interest that may interfere with his or her duties to the Company; hold shares in other Companies which may deal with or compete with our Company; take part in outside work or business or is a member of a group or sits on a company’s board that is in competition with our Company, or interferes with his or her work performance; have a family member already working in our Company give preferential treatment to relatives or friends or to an organization in which an employee’s relatives or friends have a financial or other interest. none

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