New Gold

Mill Operator

LocationKamloops, BC

About This Job

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. 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



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: 7 on, 7 off, 12 hour shift, rotating days and nights. Internal applicants may be required to change crews in order to fulfill the role.


Position Reports To: Mill Operations Supervisor


Position Overview: Safely operate mill processing circuits to meet production targets. The Mill Operator will actively pursue development in the mill operations progression program to become a proficient Mill Operator 1. Required progression through level 3, and 2, with increasing skill and responsibilty at each level.



Key Responsibilities

Dedication to safety, environment, maintenance, production, and productivity.
Operating and monitoring various circuits in the processing plant as required by the supervisor. Circuits include: Control room, Grinding, Flotation, Dewatering and Tailings. Routine changing of circuits as directed by the supervisor will be required to gain experience and be familiar with changes in plant operation.
Develop an understanding of all the mill circuits through training, reading, and hands-on experience and focusing on progressing through the mill operator proficiency system.
Identify maintenance problems and maintain acceptable housekeeping in designated area.
Work at heights and in confined space, operate mobile equipment and overhead crane as required



Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1 years mineral processing experience (Industrial Processing Environment)
Experience in operational circuits like New Afton mill operations (Grinding, Dewatering, Flotation, Tailings, Control room)
Eagerness and commitment to learn and develop through the mill operator progression system
Knowledge of DCS control systems. Preference will be given to candidates with control room experience in DeltaV and flotation circuits
Ability to be flexible in job tasks and responsibilities so that work is balanced between team members
Demonstrated ability to share knowledge gained with others and the ability to solve problems
High mechanical aptitude and proven troubleshooting capabilities
Experience as a leader is highly desirable



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 $80,000 to $90,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided.


Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on June 25, 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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