Skilled Equipment Operator

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. 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 MineSituated 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 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 Position: SkilledEquipment Operator Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days/nights Position Reports To: Construction Supervisor Position Overview We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join the Construction team as a skilled excavator operator. The role of the Equipment Operator is to provide support to TMA operations, mainly through operating heavy equipment to ensure that production activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and production objectives are met. The selected candidate will have a minum of 3-5 years of direct excavator operations experience.  Key Responsibilities Working a 7/7 rotation, rotating between 12 hour day and night shifts.  The Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.  Load Haul Trucks with various sized materials (ie. clay, rock, overburden). Experience loading multiple trucks consistently. Heavy construction equipment may include haul truck, front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, and other pieces of equipment. Perform circle checks of equipment and clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. Operate both the articulating Haul Truck and 100T Haul Truck. Able to hold grade consistently.  Ability to work with a plan on minimal supervision.  Qualifications Driver's license is required - must have minimum of class G2 license. Minimum of 3-5 years experience operating an excavator. Ability to operate a Dozer and Wheel Loader is considered an asset. Ability to operate various machinery is considered an asset. Heavy Equipment Operator Training is desirable. Ontario Common Core Training is an asset. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to understand and follow Safety Operating Practices. Strong verbal communication skills. Aptitude to demonstrate safety procedures is essential in this role. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage. Ability to think and act decisively. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to work at heights. Ability to hold grade. Ability to load several trucks on a consistent basis. Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour. 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.