Underground Production Geologist

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: 14/14 Position Reports To:

Underground Senior Geologist

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the incumbent is responsible for participating in all geological activities related to the development of both Main Underground and Intrepid Underground Projects. This role includes participation in the delineation drilling programs and assisting in daily grade control activities while ensuring operating guidelines are followed. The Production geologist will work closely with the Operation and Engineering departments as well as with drilling contractors.

Key Responsibilities

- Work in conjunction with Underground Senior Geologist to ensure the achievement of departmental and operational goals.

- Ensure the team and the contractor work in accordance with the safety procedures.

- Assist with implementation and execution of the delineation drilling programs.

- Geological data collection and interpretation: Core logging, face and wall chip sampling, and lithological and structural mapping underground.

- Assist with determination of ore waste boundaries and provide daily guidance to Operations on ore handling and dilution control.

- Collection and delivery of grade control samples (muck and chip samples) to onsite laboratory.

- Ensure the QAQC protocols are in place and followed.

- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures with respect to Geological modeling and grade/waste control.

- Assist in managing databases and review data for production and reconciliation purposes.

- Daily communication with Engineering, Mine Operations and Contractors.

- Daily, Weekly, Monthly reporting

- Participate in the coaching, mentorship, and evaluation of non-technical staff.

- Assist in all aspects of production and in other key areas of the mine as required

Qualifications

- 4 Year University geology program. Graduated Honours degree or equivalent

- Registered or able to register as a GIT or P. Geo in Ontario, Canada

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Mining Industry

- Valid Driver’s license

- Strong interdepartmental communication skills

- Able to change and re-prioritize tasks as new information is gathered

- Strong ability to self-learn

- Able to work independently or within groups

- Strong computer skills

- Experience with diamond drilling programs is an asset

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

- Requires relocation to area. Move assistance will be 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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