New Gold Inc.

Senior Mine Technician - Open Pit - Travel & Camp provided

LocationEmo, ON
Job TypeFull-time

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

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, 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


Schedule: 14 on/14 off -12-hour days


Position Reports To: Senior Mine Engineer


Key Responsibilities

Adhere to and improve procedures and practices for survey data collection
Coordinate mine survey data collection activities and assist Drill and Blast EIT with daily activities.
Ensure survey data is compiled into correct formats and positioning systems to the required accuracy
Conduct spot checks and regular audits on Heavy Equipment GPS units to ensure data accuracy
Conduct and responsible for monthly reconciliation of all ore, waste and stockpile movements
Ensure adherence and compliance to HSE practices, policies and procedures including risk assessment
Perform engineering and construction surveys as and when required.
Provide supervision, direction and coaching to Mine Surveyor and ensure understanding and compliance.
Organize survey coverage for holidays and absenteeism
Organize servicing of survey light vehicles and routine calibration and maintenance of other survey equipment
Maintain all surface control points for geotechnical monitoring.
Responsible for maintaining the mine status map for accuracy and updating as required.
Working with Drill and Blast EIT and Drill and Blast supervisor to perform tasks such as pattern design, loading instructions, timing prints, QA/QC field checks and approvals for issuing prints.


Qualifications

Ontario Surface Common Core, Underground Common Core is a plus
Preferably 3-5 years of experience working in an open pit mine
Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Proficient with setting up base stations, survey equipment, and completing civil survey work
Experience with drill and blast activities as in an open pit mine
Must be skilled in unsupervised use of RTK GPS and Total Station systems including equipment setup and problem resolution
Experience with operating drones to capture and analyze survey data
Experience with MineSight software or other 3D mining software is a plus.
Possess or ability to obtain UAV advanced license.


Why New Gold?

Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
Extended Health & Dental Benefit
Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
Travel and camp provided

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.


Additional Information

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