Assay Lab Trainee (3 Month Temporary)

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

- A stimulating values-based work environment

- A culture of collaboration and inclusion

- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders

- Career development opportunities

- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement

- A competitive total compensation program

- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Position: Temporary Assay Lab Trainee

Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12-hour days/nights

Position Reports To: Assay Lab Supervisor

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated hard-working individual to join our team as a Assay Lab Trainee. Working at the onsite laboratory and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, the Assay Lab Trainee’s primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate analytical services to the Rainy River Gold Mine Operations. While Assay Lab and mineral processing experience is not required for this position, it is considered to be a valuable asset. This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position. This is a 3 month temporary position with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on the candidate's attendance, positive work attitude and willingness to learn.

- Local applicants of the Rainy River District will be given priority. Please note that camp accommodations are not provided for this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Responsible for the weighing, drying and inventory of samples.

- Accurate data entry and set up of batch runs using LIMS.

- Safely and efficiently perform crushing and pulverizing of routine mill and geological samples.

- Ensure routine QA/QC checks, including Particle Size Analysis (PSA), are completed.

- Responsible for equipment (crusher and pulverizer) maintenance and checks.

- Keep a logbook for all routine equipment maintenance and daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping schedules.

- Collaborate with crew members, lead hands and supervisor to ensure tasks are completed safely, timely and efficiently.

- Execute procedures and systems to achieve results within given timeframes according to the Laboratory Service Agreement.

- Provide support to the team to meet OHSE site standards - ensuring all lab work areas are safe.

Qualifications

- Previous experience sample preparation or mineral processing is an asset.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is an asset.

- Familiarity with SAP & LIMS is desirable.

- First aid certificate – desirable.

- Work in a team environment to meet deadlines

- Positive attitude, commitment to safety and desire to learn.

- Good initiative and judgement.

- Communicates effectively.

Why New Gold?

- Highly competitive compensation programs

- Striving for excellence

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.