Technician, Environment & Reclamation

Technician, Closure and Reclamation

• Progress your career with the Diavik Diamond Mine team.
• Temporary fixed-term role based at the Lac de Gras Mine Site.
• Working a 2 week on / 2 week off rotation with alternating day/night shifts.
• Project period is from March to end of November 2026.

About the role
 

We are looking for a Closure and Reclamation Technician responsible for assisting with the collection and entry of environmental data to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.  

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or candidate with training in a Science/Environment program to gain great understanding of the work we do, our commitment to safety and the options we offer across our large-scale operations. You'll build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community as well as gather valuable real-world experience. Applicants must have official training or education in a Science/Environment program, significant experience operating snowmobiles and boats as well as an active possession and acquisition license (PAL).
 
In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing are our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job. 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Environment, the Closure and Reclamation Technician will be an integral part of the Health, Safety, and Environment Department. You will be working a 2 week on/2 week off rotation that includes working weekends and holidays. Options for overtime are possible during the busy summer period. The rotations will consist of 12-hour daily shifts. You will have an opportunity to:
 

• Participate in the collection of environmental samples (such as water, sediment, dust/air, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, and vegetation), take accurate field and laboratory measurements, and enter data.  
• Participate in regional and local scale wildlife monitoring programs (including grizzly bears, wolverines, and caribou). 
• Maintain and calibrate field and laboratory monitoring equipment. 
• Conduct in-house laboratory tests (such as TSS, turbidity, Eh, DO, and pH).  
• Complete and document formal site compliance inspections weekly and informal inspections daily. 
• Fly in helicopters and operate motor vehicles, motorboats, and use other powered field sampling equipment. 
• Assist with Diavik’s closure projects.  
• Provide entry-level support for geotechnical monitoring and site surveying as required.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. 
• Available for an 8-month work term. 
• A class 5 driver’s license or equivalent. 
• A degree or diploma in an environmental or related field.
• An understanding of the importance of collecting environmental data to comply with permit stipulations. 
• Comfortable working outdoors in extreme and remote environments for extended periods of time. 
• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational, participative and communication skills. 
• Able to lift 30lbs unassisted.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous work placement experience with exposure to environmental field monitoring is desirable and experience working at remote sites.
• Previous work experience or education related to assessing vegetation or water quality.
• Operational experience with motorboats and snowmobiles.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel. 
• Firearms possession and acquisition license (PAL) and pleasure craft operator certificate (PCOC).
   

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave.)
   

Where you’ll be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. 

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

Respect and Inclusion
Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

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