Underground Projects Control Coordinator

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 To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the

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 (Camp and Travel)

Reports To: Underground Mine Superintendent

Position Overview

Reporting to the Underground Mine Superintendent, the Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for executing project controls activities for two major underground contracts, an underground development and production contract, and a underground production drilling contract.

Responsibilities

- Monitor and control total project costs, ensuring expenditures are accurately recorded and remain within approved budgets.

- Provide support to the operations team with the contractor daily timesheets, LEMS and delay claims.

- Provide planning and cost control support, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) management, change control, and progress measurement.

- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost and progress reports, including variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and accruals for financial reporting.

- Manage cost coding for contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.

- Administer the contractor Progress Payment Certificate (PPC) process, verifying accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.

- Establish and maintain robust tracking systems and controls to validate costs, manage contract details, and support data-driven decision-making.

- Review, defend, and negotiate contractor claims using contract knowledge, cost data, and underground operational insight.

- Collaborate with the Project Management team and Major Capital Controls group to resolve issues and ensure contract compliance and scope delivery.

- Maintain thorough knowledge of contract terms and hold contractors accountable to performance, schedule, and cost commitments.

- Maintain an active site presence on a 14x14 FIFO schedule, including regular underground engagement to monitor progress and validate work in place.

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years’ project controls experience preferably in an underground environment.

- University degree or technical college diploma in finance or mining engineering is an asset.

- Knowledge and experience in SAP is an asset.

- Primavera P6 experience is considered an asset.

- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. with the ability to work well in a team environment.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $90,500,000.00 -$125,000.00

- Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

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 Provide

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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