JOB DETAILS
Journeyperson Plumber
CompanyBurgundy Diamond Mines
LocationCanada
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 2, 2026

About The Company
Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories to its grading and polishing facilities in Perth, Australia and on to market.
We are always recruiting, and some roles may not be shown on LinkedIn. To view the available jobs please visit our website at https://burgundydiamonds.com/available-jobs/. We have fly pointes from Yellowknife, Calgary and other Northwest Territories fly points for positions based out of Ekati Diamond Mine. We provide travel from these fly points as well as comfortable accommodations, meals, and fully equipped gym at our world-class facility.
Ekati is a significant producer and supplier of premium rough diamond assortments to the global market through its subsidiaries Arctic Canadian Diamond Company and Arctic Canadian Diamond Marketing. Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. ASX:BDM
About the Role
<h1 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128;">About Burgundy Diamond Mines</span></strong></h1><p>Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier, independent, company focused on the mining and production of diamonds. Burgundy’s strategic approach involves building a balanced portfolio of diamond projects located in favourable jurisdictions, including the globally ranked Canadian mining asset Ekati. Burgundy’s mine to market business model ensures total chain of custody and provides traceability along every step of the process, safeguarding the ethical production of the diamonds from mine to point of sale. Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy is led by a world-class management team and Board, combining global expertise with a commitment to sustainable and responsible diamond operations.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;"> </span></p><h1 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128;">Position Overview</span></strong></h1><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">As a member of the Maintenance Team, the Journeyperson Plumber will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The JP Plumber will be responsible for the mechanical portion of facility maintenance in a remote location. The JP Plumber will provide maintenance and repair services, as well as install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and wastewater disposal. This is a one-year term role with the possibility of extension.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;"> </span></p><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128;">Job Duties/Responsibilities</span></strong></h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Complete high-quality plumbing work in a safe and timely manner;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Install, repair, and maintain site plumbing fixtures and systems;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Manage potable water sample testing (chlorine, Turbidity, etc.) and record daily levels in SAP;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Manage and monitor the sites sewer treatment plant and action repairs as required;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Repair commercial kitchen equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Together with maintenance planning personnel, steward the review, modification, development and implementation of detailed job plans. These would include information such as; task lists, labor resources, tool requirements, material requirements, safety and hazardous material requirements, pre-job activities, a detailed task description and post maintenance activities;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Mentorship of employees, trainees, and trades people;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Oversee and ensure that contractors assigned to your responsibility meet quality, cost, and schedule targets;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Work with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128;">Education/Experience</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Certified Journeyperson Plumber. Red Seal certification is required for trades out of province; </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">High School Diploma or GED equivalent;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Certified back flow tester with valid ticket;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Minimum of a Class 1 - Water and Wastewater Operator certification;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Minimum 3-5 years’ of directly related construction and maintenance experience in renovation, commercial and light industrial settings; </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Must have commercial kitchen equipment experience;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Ability to comprehend a situation and identify underlying causes, use knowledge and experience to tackle and solve technical issues;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Class 5 driver's license is required.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #767171; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Preference given to dual trade JP Pipefitter</span></li></ul><div><div><p><strong>What we offer </strong></p></div><div><p>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. </p></div></div><div><p>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. </p></div><div><p>Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary 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 employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.</p><p>Employment Type: Permanent, Full time </p></div><div><p><strong>Additional Information </strong></p></div><div><p>The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points. </p></div><div><p><strong>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. </strong></p></div><div><p> Visit <a href="https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/</a> to apply. </p></div><div><p><strong>Closing Date:</strong><strong> </strong>This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. </p></div>
Key Skills
PlumbingPipefittingWater treatmentWastewater disposalCommercial kitchen equipment repairSAPBack flow testingMaintenance planningMentorshipSafety protocolsOccupational health and safetyTechnical troubleshootingOrganizational skillsMulti-tasking
Categories
TradesConstructionEngineeringEnergyManufacturing
Benefits
Extended health careDental careVision careEmployee family assistance programEmployer matched pensionPaid vacationPersonal daysEmployee discountsAccommodationsMealsGym facilities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Journeyperson Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, water distribution, and wastewater disposal at the Ekati mine site. They will also manage potable water testing, monitor the sewer treatment plant, and provide mentorship to other trades personnel.
📋Job Type
contractor
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
314
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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