Wildlife monitoring and bird identification define this full-time technician role at Ekati Diamond Mine, operating on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation.

Reporting to the Superintendent and Team Lead Workplace, you will support environmental and wildlife monitoring programs. The work emphasizes fieldwork, bird monitoring, wildlife mitigation, and compliance with Ekati’s Wildlife Program. You will work at the Ekati mine site in the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor bird activity near open pit mines
- Identify tundra birds, migratory birds, and raptors
- Record observations manually and enter data electronically
- Photograph nesting locations and coordinate mitigation activities
- Provide daily wildlife updates to the Wildlife Advisor

Requirements:

- Environmental monitoring experience or wildlife identification interest
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work 12-hour field or vehicle shifts
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Effective communication and teamwork skills

Apply wildlife observation, bird identification, and fieldwork skills while supporting environmental monitoring at Burgundy Diamond Mines’ Ekati site.

📌 Wildlife Monitoring Technician Ekati (Yellowknife)
🏢 Burgundy Diamond Mines
📍 Yellowknife