Communications Specialist (12 Month Term)

Communications Specialist (12 Month Term)

Communications Specialist (12 Month Term)

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers,





retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

As a member of the Communications Team, the Communications Specialist will report to the Senior Communications Advisor and will assist and support with a variety of communication initiatives.

This mat-leave replacement position is based in our Calgary office and will begin November 1, 2024

Job Duties/Responsibilities

- Draft and edit communication planning documents for various initiatives or projects.

- Assist with enhancing and growing the Burgundy brand externally through compelling storytelling, article writing, key messages and press releases.

- Support the day-to-day operations of Burgundy’s internal communications; including updating content,





ensuring existing content is relevant, drafting internal employee communications and company announcements.

- Updating content and posting content to Burgundy’s external website.

- Assist in the preparation of various marketing and communications collateral such as posters, brochures, reports, newsletters, press releases and other materials.

- Assist with video creation and photoshoots as required.

- Social media support– create, post and monitor content for the company’s LinkedIn and Instagram accounts.

- Builds trusted relationships with business unit leaders and third-party contractors required to support communication initiatives.

- Miniman travel to site required

Education/Experience

- Undergraduate Degree in Communications or Public Relations,





or a related discipline.

- Minimum three years of communications experience.

- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills needed to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.

- Change Management training experience an asset.

- Resource sectors experience and media relations an asset.

- Experience in communications media, video creation, branding and design.

- Proficient in MS suite; experience with Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or Canva an asset.

- Knowledge of print and digital production processes.

- Trustworthy and professional in dealing with confidential information.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.







- Ability to accurately analyze information and be adaptable to changing priorities.

- Positive attitude and entrepreneurial work ethic.

What We Offer

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.

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.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus 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 a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

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.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

▶️ Communications Specialist (12 Month Term)
🖊️ Burgundy Diamond
📍 Calgary