Driller

Make an impact at Canada's premier mining company.

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:
Shift 14/14 Schedule - 12 Hour Days/Nights - Camp & Travel Provided

Position Reports To:
Drill Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Receive handover for the previous shift and verify the status of operations and equipment before beginning shift;
• Check and set up the equipment necessary for the assigned shift,
• Operate drilling activities and complex maneuvers;
• Ensure that all reporting routines are followed and that all equipment related paperwork are carried out within area of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Drilling Experience preferred
• Safety, Communication & supervisory skills are an asset
• DTH is desirable
• Heavy Equipment Operator Training is desirable
• First Aid / Mine Rescue Training is considered an asset

Other:

• We are looking for team members with a passion for working safely and making a difference at work.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety is essential in this role
• Willingness to take on progressively more responsibilities as you grow and develop with the company
• Aptitude for mechanics with the ability to handle heavy machinery
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
• Ability to think and act decisively
• Ability to work with mínimal supervision
• Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour
• Accuracy in recording details

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and an annual incentive program
• Extended health & Dental Benefit
• Shortterm and longterm disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
• Performancebased incentive plan

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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