Chief Engineer

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 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. 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: 2 weeks on 2 weeks off (FIFO) / Residential Position Reports To: OP Mine Manager The role of Chief Mine Engineer is to oversee activities related to engineering functions and to ensure service and operating guidelines are followed. Provide input into the design and development of processes, procedures and practices in engineering.  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 Manage activities related to programs, systems and procedures in mine design Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in engineering. Oversee the production of drill pattern designs. Monitor pit phase designs and short-term mine plans. Develop monthly and weekly plans by coordinating activities and making adjustments where necessary. Supervise production surveying. Ensure that pit designs are effectively implemented in the field. Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and long term strategies. Confirm that planned production goals are realistic by conducting equipment studies. Oversee the survey and drilling / blasting activities to coordinate and prioritize the planning goals. Merge short-term plans into long-term plans to avoid bottlenecks. Evaluate short-term mine plans to ensure they are consistent with operational objectives. Monitor the work of mining activities by reviewing the state of progress on compliance plans and specifications issued and analyzing the results of completed work. Provide a response to various internal and external queries. Act as 2IC for Senior Geologist when they are off site. Other duties as required. Analyze data and provide technical documentation to support decision making  Provide communication materials, manuals and other written materials related to systems, programs or technical issues. Research data to support decision making and improve procedures, technologies, or methodologies. Keep current with trends related to mine design and integrate this information into work assignments and methodology. Continually work to improve product or technical knowledge and skill set of self and team. Manage and lead the Mining Operation team Take a leading role in the employment and development of staff. Ensure ongoing effective management of staff by setting clear performance goals, providing regular feedback and development through training. Ensure direct reports are developed, trained and coached to obtain optimum efficiencies. Ensure there is the necessary staffing and equipment available to meet production targets and at the same time maintain costs within the established budget guidelines. Ensure direct reports are assisted to achieve their full potential. Resolve any employee relations issues that may arise. Other related duties to support the team as required to ensure the Rainy River Project is a success. Qualifications Degree in Mine Engineering 8 - 10 years of mine operation/engineering experience Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills Ability to effectively prioritize job duties Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external contacts Ability to work well in a team environment Ability to work with all levels of the organization 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 Company share purchase program Flights, camp provided