Junior Water Scientist

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 miningcompany 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. 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

- 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 picturesque 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: Flexible schedule; 4x3 or 5x2

Position Reports To: Senior Water Specialist

Position Overview: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a junior water scientist, commencing in April 2026. This position will report to the Senior Water Specialist, and provide assistance to the Environment, Lands and Permitting and Underground Technical Services teams. The position includes a blend of field and office work and will provide exposure to wide variety of mining and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Collect water samples, record and compile seepage information, and contribute to water management for the underground mine;

- Track and monitor the underground water balance and the site wide water balance;

- Compile data and prepare charts and memos to provide input to water management activities;

- Support hydrogeological investigations and water-related risk management teams;

- Support surface water and groundwater monitoring activities and associated data management;

- Contribute to the companies environmental, social and governance team;

- Project coordination and contractor management;

- This is a safety sensitive role and will act as the representative for the environment team in the underground mine; and

- Other duties as required.

Qualifications

- A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental/Mining Engineering;

- Registered, or eligible for registration as a professional in training (GIT, EIT, P.Ag among others may be acceptable);

- 1-3 years of experience relevant to the key responsibilities, with a preference to underground mining experience;

- Microsoft Office and data management skills; and

- Class 5 Driver’s License and access to personal transportation.

Preference will be given to those with:

- Experience in the mining sector or water management in other sectors;

- Organization and analysis of monitoring data; and

- Technical writing, presentation and report compilation.

Other Requirements

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

- Successful 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 range for this position is between $91,000 and $103,000. A competitive performance bonus plan and benefits will be provided. 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 March 19, 2026.

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.