Mine Surveyor

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**: 14 days on, 14 days off - 12-hour days

**Position Reports To**: Senior Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to and improve procedures and practices for survey data collection
Provide up to date surveys in pit, roads, dumps and stockpiles
Marking out drill holes for drills in a timely and safe manner
Ensure survey data is compiled into correct formats and stored in proper data bases and filing systems
Importing and editing surveys on appropriate software programs
Perform wall scans and drone surveys using multi-station and both fixed wing and quad copter drones
Marking out lines on uneven blast rock for ore control
Marking out design lines/limits for pit and dump construction
Provide grade checks for loading units and dozers
Ensure adherence and compliance to HSE practices, policies and procedures including risk assessment
Perform engineering and construction surveys as and when required

**Qualifications**:
Preferably 1-2 years of experience working in a mining or construction setting
Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, Access
Must possess a valid drivers license
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Fit and able to work in all weather conditions.
Completion of a two-year Mining Technology Diploma or other relevant Engineering Diploma or a combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Why New Gold?

Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs 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

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.