Production Geologist (or Geologist-in-Training)

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Sr Mine Engineer, the Production Geologist role falls within the Mine Technical Services department at the Ekati Mine Site. The role provides geological support for both the Open Pit and Underground Operations and the corporate exploration team. You will work a 2-weeks on 2-weeks off rotation. Although this role has no direct reports, you will lead cross-functional workstreams, drive consensus on geology topics and assist where required with managing ongoing exploration programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Attend daily Mine Ops morning planning meeting
2. Attend daily process plant meeting
3. Complete daily Ore Management Plan (blending, hauling, and stockpiling strategy)
4. Inspect stockpiles/sort rows regularly for tonnage estimation adjustments, waste/ore source contamination, and oversized material.
5. Consult with UG and Open Pit Mine ops as needed for any geological concerns (mapping, hauling, ore storage areas, grade control)
6. Consult with process plant as needed for dilution/grade concerns, sampling, and planning purposes
7. Inspect drill cuttings on blast patterns to delineate ore/waste contacts
8. Mark pit wall contacts with survey to delineate ore/waste contacts
9. Assist shovel operators as needed to improve grade control when mine along contacts.
10. Transfer surface and underground field mapping data to Vulcan to continuously update the geology model
11. Track all kimberlite material movement in stockpile tracking spreadsheets
12. Determine and record daily feed source splits and carat production.
13. Inspect UG draw points for dilution + kimberlite quality
14. Inspect UG development for contacts + kimberlite quality
15. Design probe hole and diamond drill programs/ad hoc test holes to delineate contacts UG
16. Query block model and advanced reserve editor for specific grade data
17. Collect and log cuttings from UG test holes
18. Collect moisture samples weekly
19. Collect density samples
20. Help organize bulk sample main plant trials for grade analysis.
21. Prepare and present information for Surface and UG week plan meetings
22. Prepare stockpile, plant feed and carat production data for 12-week plan
23. Complete month end reconciliation for tonnes mined, stockpile volumes, plant feed, and carat production for finance
24. Update year end compilation data monthly
25. Update and submit waste rock totals to environment monthly
26. Complete Diamond Cycle report for finance and management
27. Support exploration drilling programs (Site inspections, sample retrieval/prep/logging, driller support)
28. Create and maintain work instructions

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, or a related field.
2. Registration or ability to register as a P. Geo or GIT with NAPEG.
3. Experience with geological modeling software (Vulcan, Leapfrog, MXDeposit)
4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
5. Excellent understanding of geological mapping and ore deposit evaluation techniques.
6. Previous underground experience and core logging is an asset.
7. Knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and data mining algorithms.
8. Familiarity with mining operations, including drilling, blasting, hauling, and processing.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
10. Effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
11. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

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.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.