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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.
About The Role
Schedule: 14 days on /14 days off - 12 hours per day
Position Reports To: Underground Senior Geologist
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Underground Geologist, the incumbent is responsible for participating in all geological activities related to the development of both Main Underground and Intrepid Underground Projects. Specific areas of oversight include ore control, continuous improvement projects, geological interpretation, short range modeling, geologic database management, and assisting the Senior Underground Geologist with month end reporting and reconciliation. The Project geologist will work closely with the Operation and Engineering departments as well as with drilling contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with Senior Underground 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 planning, implementation and execution of sampling, mapping, and delineation drilling programs
Support the production geologist with data collection (grade control and core logging).
Provide geological interpretation of sampling, logging and underground mapping data.
Oversee activities related to determination of ore waste boundaries and provide daily guidance to Operations on ore handling and dilution control.
Assist the senior underground geologist with monthly reporting and ore loss and dilution analysis.
Ensure the QAQC protocols are in place and followed and assist in monitoring and reporting of QAQC results.
Manage database integrity and review data for production and reconciliation purposes.
Ore/lithological domain model creation and updating based on drilling and underground data collection.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures with respect to Geological modeling and grade/waste control.
Daily communication with Engineering, Mine Operations and Contractors.
Participate in the coaching, mentorship, and evaluation of GIT and 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 7 year of experience in mining industry including underground geologist role
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.
