Resource Geologist

Join to apply for the Resource Geologist role at New Gold Inc. 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 to be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employees, 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. Rainy River Mine Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open‑pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site. The site is located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border and is half‑way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The area hosts more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. Outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country are abundant. 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 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: To be determined with successful candidate. Position Reports To: Chief Underground Geologist. Position Overview Reporting to the Underground Chief Geologist and working closely with the mine geology team, the Mine Resource Geologist will oversee, support, and prepare mineral resource models for short‑term mine planning. The Mine Resource Geologist will also manage the integrity of resource databases, including QA/QC of assays and other relevant data supporting mineral resource models. Key Responsibilities Generate and manage mineral resource models, ensuring that the reported resources and reserves are estimated in alignment with industry regulations and guidelines. Ensure timely delivery of models for mine planning and make drilling recommendations to meet classification thresholds. Oversee and support the integrity of resource databases, including performing QA/QC verifications and producing reports. Ensure the geological and assay databases are updated and accurate. Standardize and monitor data acquisition workflows for core logging, core sampling, and underground sampling. Collaborate in the stope reconciliation process and grade forecasting. Support exploration initiatives by producing and updating geological models. Make recommendations for additional diamond drilling and other growth opportunities. Act as a role model for New Gold’s “Courage to Care” culture and promote the Company’s standards in safety, health, environment and community relations. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the mining industry. Experience in resource estimation of precious metal deposits. Experience in managing databases. Bachelor of Science in Geology or equivalent. Current Class C Driver’s License. Broad understanding of geological and mineralisation systems and experience generating 3D litho‑structural models. Current registration as a P.Geo., P.Eng. or eligibility for membership in Ontario. Ability to work in a team while being self‑reliant. Demonstrated good leadership and management skills. Good communication skills. Working knowledge of Leapfrog Edge or other resource estimation software. Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities. Why New Gold? Highly competitive base salary and a quarterly incentive program. All‑inclusive travel package to site. Extended health & dental benefits. Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance benefits. 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 formal 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. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Mining #J-18808-Ljbffr