Canada Mines Require more Foreign Workers – Work Visa Available [2024]
De Deers is Recruiting
De Beers began in 1888 as Consolidated Mines founded, marking the start of De Beers’ unrivalled legacy in diamonds.
De Beers partnership in 1939 with the Gemological Institute of America, De Beers devises the industry’s first universal diamond grading system the 4Cs: cut, colour, clarity and carat. Frances Gerety, a young copywriter at the N W Ayer advertising agency, creates the timeless slogan, ‘A diamond is forever.’ Fifty years later, it’s recognized by Ad Age as the greatest advertising slogan of the 20th century, conveying the eternal meaning of a diamond.
De Beers Jewellers was formed in 2001. Celebrating diamonds as nature’s works of art, our designers begin creating distinctive pieces that showcase them in their perfect light.
The De Beers Institute of Diamonds is created for diamond selection and verification, before branding every diamond over 0.2 carats with the De Beers Marque and individual number.
In 2002 De Beers flagship store opens in London, reflecting the sophistication, creativity and individuality synonymous with the city. The Diamond Route in Southern Africa launches, protecting the biodiversity of seven key destinations, an award-winning initiative that highlights De Beers’ role as a major force in conservation.
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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. We are also advancing the Chidliak Project to establish a technologically advanced diamond mine on Baffin Island using FutureSmart Mining™ principles.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Partnering with business leaders to develop the HR strategic plan as it relates to Managed Operations (mining operations) and Technical groups in Canada, leading collaborative efforts to deeply understand business objectives and develop targeted people strategies that align with these goals;
- Designing and driving the implementation of sophisticated HR strategies that proactively support evolving business needs and address business challenges;
- Recommending, advising and implementing organizational structures to meet critical needs of the business and in alignment with global Managed Operations, Technical and Group direction;
- Offering expert advisory support to senior management on complex HR issues, policy guidance and strategic decision making, employing relevant industry and commercial expertise;
- Championing change management initiatives, providing leadership support during periods of organizational transition;
- Developing and overseeing comprehensive operational workforce plans with the leadership team at the mine site and providing input to the budgeting process from a staffing perspective;
- Developing collaborative relationships with the business leadership teams, to understand the day-to-day business needs and challenges, site/location specific culture, hiring processes and compensation practices;
- Working closely with the HR Advisors and Talent Acquisition team to ensure workforce plans are executed, meeting the needs of the business requirements on approved budgeted headcount;
Qualifications:
- University Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent;
- CPHR certification with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in the mining industry and with a remote fly-in, fly-out operation, with a progressive track record demonstrating extensive knowledge of HR functions and leadership capabilities;
- Strong, demonstrable business acumen, leadership and change management skillset, capacity for innovation and strategic foresight, continuously seeking advanced solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness;
- Highly proactive and results-driven with exceptional dedication to organizational success, with remarkable endurance and resilience, adept at operating effectively under pressure and during periods of significant change;
