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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
Schedule: Shift 14 days in 14 days off – 12-hour days
Position Reports To: Mill Manager
POSITION OBJECTIVES
The key objective of this position is to oversee all aspects of mill operation with a focus on the two-week to six-month time horizon for planning upcoming operational requirements. Act as a guide to the Mill Operations supervisors, trainers, and Chief Operating Engineer to define how they manage their people effectively for the betterment of the operation and the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead with a one-company mindset to drive safety and operational excellence
Role model New Gold values and culture and do so with care, compassion, and concern
Embrace diversity and build trusting relationships with our Indigenous partners and stakeholders
Foster innovative thinking to create enduring value
Empower and develop our employees
Recognize and celebrate our success
Health, Safety and Environment:
Ensure all Health, Safety and Environment Policies & Procedures are adhered to by all direct reports
Ensure that all workers carry out their duties as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Regulations.
Lead through visible and active participation, use the Take 5 and field level risk assessments to maintain a high awareness level, promote the Internal Responsibility System and identify and address workplace hazards. Take immediate action to correct substandard workplace conditions.
Lead Management of Change process and associated Risk assessment requirements.
Attend Pre-Shift Toolbox Meetings and Monthly Safety Meetings (rotating through areas of responsibility)
Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
Perform rotational Job Observations, Workplace Inspections and PPE Audits
Assist in Investigating all Health, Safety and Environment near misses or incidents and develop action plans to prevent re-occurrence.
Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement in developing best practices and SOP’s to minimize risk
Human Resources:
Effectively manage direct reports in the areas of:
Coaching and Mentoring for personal development.
Performance Management
Leave and Attendance Management
Setting clear expectations and accountabilities
Aid the HR team and take ownership for the hiring of employees.
Develop departmental succession plans and promote high performing employees.
Business KPI’s:
Complete rolling two-week production plans ensuring availability of manpower, equipment, tools, services and resources.
Set, review and revise priorities with the operations, maintenance and metallurgical workgroups.
Anticipate, identify and manage change. Review, approve and direct operational and design changes.
Identify and organize the resources required to meet plans and achieve production targets.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner to prioritize planned maintenance tasks.
Review and revise emergency response plans.
Co-ordinate with mining operations the movement of ore to ensure production plans are met.
Administer all production plans in order to obtain and sustain desired operating performance.
Perform inspections to determine if work meets company standards in regards to quality, production and safety.
Ensure compliance with all production and maintenance schedules and ensure supervisors are accountable to follow production targets.
Ensure all maintenance issues are prioritized based their effect on safety/environment, production and costs.
Support and develop initiatives that will improve production methods, equipment performance and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the mill department.
Complete operational checks monitoring quality and productivity ensuring established standards are met.
Seek and assess continuous improvement opportunities from employee ideas, industry best practices and new technologies. Select high value opportunities and direct their development and implementation within the strategic plan.
Communicate with Superintendent, Supervisors, Departments and other employees to review direction, resolve problems, and recommend priorities and corrective measures to improve operations and conditions of workplace.
Maximize time in the workplace.
Other
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental responsibilities
Any additional tasks as requested by your Supervisor
NEW GOLD VALUES
All Rainy River mine personnel shall uphold the following Company values:
Integrity Doing what is right
Safety in all we do
Be honest, trustworthy, and ethical
Demonstrate environmental and stakeholder stewardship
Creativity Lead with innovation
Seek continuous improvement
Implement positive change
Encourage creative thinking
Be bold – think out of the box
Commitment Deliver on promises
Do what you say you are going to do
Create sustainable value for our shareholders
Be accountable, take personal responsibility
Be persistent in the pursuit of our goals
People & Committed to development
Communities We invest in our employees through personal development
We strengthen our team by embracing diversity and inclusiveness
We are dedicated to creating sustainable benefits for our host communities
Teamwork Leverage our collective skills
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
Work to common goals
Trust and respect for one another leveraging individual contribution
CORE COMPETENCIES
Competency, Knowledge and Skills
10 years’ experience including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role in mineral processing plant, including SAG milling, grinding plant operations and tailings facility management, operations and maintenance and process optimization.
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of Safety Management Systems including LOTO, JHA’s, Job Observations, Workplace Inspections, Daily/Monthly Safety Meetings, Incident Investigations
Possess MOL Supervisor 5 Step Health and Safety Certification
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the OHSA and Regulations pertaining to Mines and Mining Plants
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Crushing, Grinding, Leach/CIP, Cyanide Detoxification and Tailings Management Operations
Possess good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrates strong time management and organization skills
Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
Demonstrates superior interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a team
Demonstrates effective coaching, mentoring and delegating skills
Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Possess Valid driver's license
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.
