- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
About De Beers
Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.
The Safety and Incident Learning Coordinator drives the site’s safety learning culture through incident investigations, safety engagement, inspections, coaching, and compliance activities. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract ending in March 2027, based at the mine on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation and reporting to the Safety, Health and Risk Superintendent.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate timely investigation initiation, ensuring supervisors and investigation teams understand expectations, timelines, and documentation requirements.
- Facilitate incident investigations, identify root causes, share lessons learned, and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with legal requirements, standards, and organizational objectives, and facilitate timely reporting.
- Conduct site inspections and audits under the inspection program; identify non-compliant equipment or processes and provide area owners with feedback, guidance, and recommendations to resolve issues.
- Assist teams with high-risk tasks to ensure compliance with site standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Coach teams in real time on hazard recognition, control application, and lessons learned from incidents.
- Participate in and lead bowtie analyses.
- Conduct audits and gap assessments for fatality or AA Control Standards.
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and develop informative monthly topics and safety shares.
- Support the Safety, Health and Risk department with safety initiatives, campaigns, and projects.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or Grade 12 completion with post-secondary training in health and/or safety.
- CRSP (Canadian Registered Industrial Safety Professional) designation preferred, or willingness to achieve the designation within a specified period.
- At least five years of experience as a Safety and Health Coordinator or Advisor.
- Mining industry experience, preferably in open-pit operations at a remote site.
- Experience in emergency response, mine rescue, or a similar area is an asset.
- Strong safety performance record and familiarity with safety systems, procedures, and work practices.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees from varied cultural backgrounds at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to work strategically within and outside the department.
- Punctuality, maturity, reliability, ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions, and a commitment to exceptional customer service and professionalism.
- Knowledge of mining safety and health regulations.
Skills
Experience
At least five years as a Safety and Health Coordinator or Advisor; mining industry experience, preferably in open-pit operations at a remote site.
Education
Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or Grade 12 completion with post-secondary training in health and/or safety.
Workplace
This position is based in Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada.
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Culture
De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.
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