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 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
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
Position: Mine Utility Operator
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12-hour days and nights
Position Reports To: Mine Utility Supervisor
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to join our team as a Utility Operator. The role of the Utility Operator is to support the Mine Opeations team through various activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring proper protocols are followed with various tasks within the Utility team and ensuring a safe work environment. This is an entry level position, no prior experience is needed. The successful applicant will recieve on the job training to aquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position. We are looking for an applicant who will have great attendance, positive work attitude and willingness to learn.
- Preference will be given to local residents of the Rainy River District.
Key Responsibilities
Utility work includes dewatering, Geo/Combi fabric placement, and road construction.
Pit sump management, Pre-inspections and fueling on diesel water pumps.
Manual labour including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Work with supervisor on drill pattern prep to be sure these are up to standard.
Operate mining equipment as needed in a safe and efficient manner, perform pre-operational checks and regularly cleans, lubricates and refills equipment to ensure the equipment runs safely and efficiently.
Surface mine labour support and other activities to ensure safe, efficient and productive surface mining operations
Qualifications
Grade 12 diploma / GED preferred
Valid Drivers’ License
Previous experience operating heavy equipment ie) wheel loader, excavator, diesel water pumps, Fusion Machine in an open pit mining operation is considered an asset
Completed Ontario Common Core Training or equivalent is an asset
First Aid / Mine Rescue Training is considered an asset
Strong communication skills
Demonstrate safety is essential in this role
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
Ability to think and act decisively
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour
Why New Gold?
Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs 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
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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