Innovation Co-op

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 to 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. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at

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

New Afton Mine

Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.

Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.

About The Role Schedule

: 5x2 or 4x3, flexible work schedules available

Position Reports To

: Innovation Business Analyst

Position Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our New Afton team for an 8 or 12-month work term commencing in September 2025. This position will provide support to the Innovation & Technology Team in delivering strategic initiatives across automation, telemetry, asset tracking, analytics, and integrated operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Project Coordination

- Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking innovation projects

- Provide in-field support for underground deployment of innovation projects

- Support implementation efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams and various project stakeholders

- Maintain project documentation including timelines, deliverables, and progress report

- Data & Reporting

- Build dashboards and reports using Power BI to support decision-making

- Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, user guides, and technical documentation

- Innovation Support

- Contribute to evaluation of new technologies and process improvements

- Participate in meetings and workshops to capture insights and follow up on action items

- Help prepare presentations and communication materials to showcase innovation outcomes

Qualifications

- Enrolled in third- or fourth-year University program in Computer Science or Software Engineering;

- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration;

- Show initiative and problem-solving abilities in addressing operational challenges;

- Be passionate about emerging technologies and continuous improvement;

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint);

- Be eager to learn tools such as Power BI, Deswik.Ops, Sandvik AutoMine Fleet, Sandvik Optimine, and ORB software;

Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

- Completion of pre-placement functional screen

- Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license

- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada

- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $52,000 to $64,480. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on

September 23, 2025. 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.

Additional Information

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.

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