New Gold Inc.

Underground Mine EIT / Engineer - FIFO (Camp & Travel 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. 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

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

Schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off - 12 hour days, 6:00am - 6:00pm


Position Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer


Position Overview

The Underground Production Engineer/EIT is responsible for providing technical support for development of the underground mine.


Key Responsibilities

Prepare long-hole daily void pull, drill and blast design letter
Prepare level plans and other infrastructure plans as required
Manage key engineering files in Deswik i.e. (stope shapes, blast shapes, survey cms)
Coordinate survey activities with survey dept.
Prepare daily report of mining activities (i.e meters developed, etc)
Prepare month end report of mining activities (i.e meters developed, etc.)
Prepare daily contractor activity reconciliation report
Prepare mining weekly plans for contractors
Perform underground audits of the ventilation system
Perform drilling and blast quality analysis and control
Assist with geotechnical planning and ensure the ground control management plan is followed
Assist with implementation of short range planning standards
Assist with preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations
Assist with stope optimizations and dilution control
Assist in stope economics assessment


Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in mining engineering or related engineering discipline.
1 to 5 years of experience working at a mining operation (open pit or underground suitable).
Registration with the PEO as a P. Eng or EIT, or eligibility for immediate registration.
Knowledge of underground mine design, as well as the technical processes related to drilling and blasting, stope reconciliation, mine ventilation, ground control, and cemented backfill.
Experience with mine planning software including AutoCAD, Deswik or Minesight is an asset.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license.


Working Conditions

Position is based at the Rainy River Mine, 60km North-West of Fort Frances, Ontario
Approximately 80% office and 20% field (underground).
Minimal/occasional lifting required (typically less than 10kgs).
Team environment, with regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings.


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
Flight & Camp accommodations 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.


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