Survey and Drafting Team Lead

Survey and Drafting Team Lead

• Be part of a safety driven and high performing team.
• Access to industry-leading technical development programs.
• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• FIFO opportunity located at the Diavik Diamond Mine.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Survey and Drafting Team Lead responsible for delivering survey and CAD services for the Projects Engineering group. The role includes survey pickup, design, review and layout of engineering designs, preparation of project status reports, record drawings, project cost estimates, schedules, materials management, and assisting project management staff with safe and effective execution.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the Capital Projects and Closure team at Diavik as we deliver large scale progressive reclamation projects along with new and exciting construction projects.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Engineering and working in a rugged environment, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and/or implementing cost effective and NWT Mines Act compliant earthworks designs for mine site infrastructure such as roads, laydowns, pipe benches, dam embankments and aggregate stockpiles via Autodesk Civil3D software suite.
• Managing the day-to-day work plan for the survey team including Grads/Co-op Students.
• Coordinating with external survey resources and engineering consultants for the on-time delivery of accurate as-built record information.
• Participating in risk assessments.
• Tracking and reporting stockpile volumes.
• Assisting with preparation of budgets and schedules.
• Preparing project survey files and construction signoffs.
• Field coordination between engineering, construction, and QC.
• Maintaining clear file administration.
• Monitoring project progress against budget and forecasted schedule.
• Maintaining effective and on-going communications with the surface operations team and contractors concerning issues and challenges.
• Providing input during the review of contractor progress payments and claims process.

What you'll bring

• Diploma in Drafting, Civil, Geomatics, Mining or Forestry Technology.
• 5 or more years of experience in construction, civil earth works or civil infrastructure design.
• Experience supervising technical staff and contractors is desirable.
• Have or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Mine Supervisor Certificate - Level 1 or 2.
• Highly developed skills in GPS survey, Autodesk Civil3D design and drawing development.
• Proficient with programs including Civil3D, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with drone survey data acquisition and drone operation.
• Knowledge of construction survey, scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to work long hours in a remote and rugged environment (2 weeks on/off.)

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. 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 contributions, creative problem solving and hard work - go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

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

About Rio Tinto

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

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999447814468497408

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

Application deadline: September 22, 2023