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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: 14 days on, 14 days off - 12 hour days
Position Reports To:Tailings Dam Engineer
Position Overview
The Tailings Technician will report to the Tailings Dam Engineer who will direct tasks in the office and in the field. Field assignments will include observation, collection of data including piezometer, settlement plates, slope inclinometers and water level readings and other survey and GPS field work. Field work could occur in any weather and during all seasons. Office work will primarily be reporting, inputting data into GTILT and manage the database systems using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. The role will require strict adherence with company policy (including the OMS) to comply with government regulations and commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Strong commitment and adherence to all Safety Policies and Procedures
Conducting regular piezometer, settlement plates, slope inclinometers and water level readings and other survey and GPS field work readings, inputting data into spreadsheets and producing reports
Performing repairs on piezometer dataloggers and ensure efficient monitoring of instrumentation on site
Managing instrumentation database and working closely with GIS Department
Conducting Site Investigation for the tailings impoundment systems
Assisting with drilling and test pit programs
Survey and GPS field work
Ongoing data inventory management
Mapping
Qualifications
Mining or Civil Technology Diploma or similar combination of experience/training
1-5 years industry experience, preferably mining or heavy civil earthworks construction
Valid drivers license required
Strong computer skills, familiarity with MS Office, MS Access, and MS Excel skills would be desirable
Familiarity with GTILT Software would be considered an asset
Experience monitoring geotechnical instrumentation would be desirable
QA/QC experience for large earthworks projects would be considered an asset
Working Conditions
Field 80% & Office 20%
Occasional moderate lifting required (50 lbs)
Why New Gold?
Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
Health & Dental Benefit
Flights & 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.
