Aerial view of Diavik's diamond mine in the Northwest Territories
New Grad Review from The Career Directory (2012):
By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) operates the Diavik Diamond Mine, which is located 300 km northeast of Yellowknife.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $45,001 to $50,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Online training program
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Yellowknife NT, Lac de Gras, NT
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy a variety of positions relating directly to mining operations, including professional / technical positions in Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Environment; trades positions including Welder, Millwright, Electrician, Mechanic; as well as support positions in Human Resources, Finance and General Administration.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Geological, Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Mining
Bachelor of Science: Environmental, Metallurgy
Community College Diploma: Engineering Technician, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office Administration, Plumbing, Welding
Updated: Oct 17 2008
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