Business Development Officer

3 weeks ago

Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

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 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:  5/2 and 4/3

Position Reports To: Communities Manager

Position Overview

The Key objective of this position is to foster business capacity within Indigenous Communities/ Groups/ and Entrepreneurs in order to develop competitive and sustainable businesses within the local region.

Key Responsibilities

Identify immediate and future opportunities for contracted services within Indigenous Communities By working collaboratively with other departments, facilitate the implementation of New Gold’s business and contracting commitments. Develop and maintain a current Indigenous business registry through the identification, assessment and collection of baseline information. Assist with the development of business plans that align with capacity building and contracting opportunities. Work with Indigenous groups and New Gold to minimize barriers to business opportunities. Introduce potential business partners Communicate with various committees and communities on contacting and capacity requirements. Communicate with various department managers to efficiently leverage all available resources Research and define key industry opportunities Monitor and report on business commitments. Ensure contracting requirements are structured to optimize Indigenous business opportunities. Work with private industry and government to understand funding opportunities: assist with preparation proposals Any additional tasks as requested by your supervisor.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Business or Economic Development Officer or a related position. Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not necessasry Local indegenous candiates preferred Experience with fostering and developing sustainable businesses Ability to demonstrate, share and live our company values; Integrity, Creativity, Commitment, and Development of our employees Knowledge of programs that assist and facilitate business start-up or growth Demonstrated safety leadership Excellent verbal and written communication skills and business acumen. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities. Good judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated experience and success in providing/ or creating conditions for service excellence for a variety of stakeholders. Knowledge and anticipation of community partner needs as they refer to business development Demonstrated success in building trusting relationships with the local community, indigenous groups, employees, colleagues and service providers. Valid Ontario Drivers License Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills Ability to effectively prioritize job duties Experience in a cross-cultural work environment 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

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner

    6 days ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

    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...

  • Accounts Payable Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

    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...

  • Preschool Teacher

    2 hours ago

    Emo, ON, Canada Atikokan Economic Development Corporation Full time

    Full-Time Position in Emo, Ontario (35 hours/week) Committed to meeting the needs of the community by providing services with care, integrity, and accountability, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) delivers Early Learning and Child Care, Ontario Works, Social Housing, Land Ambulance and other services for all organized municipalities and...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    Advise and provide guidance to client group departments on HR issues and be a trusted resource at all levels of the organizationPromote and maintain a results-driven, continuous improvement, performance culture throughout the operation and recommend solutions and improvements to current HR processes and programsProvide guidance to supervisors and above...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    Advise and provide guidance to client group departments on HR issues and be a trusted resource at all levels of the organizationPromote and maintain a results-driven, continuous improvement, performance culture throughout the operation and recommend solutions and improvements to current HR processes and programsProvide guidance to supervisors and above...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Emo, ON, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    Advise and provide guidance to client group departments on HR issues and be a trusted resource at all levels of the organization Promote and maintain a results-driven, continuous improvement, performance culture throughout the operation and recommend solutions and improvements to current HR processes and programs Provide guidance to supervisors and above...

  • Buyer

    1 day ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

    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...

  • Supply Chain Superintendent

    2 weeks ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

    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...

  • Senior Long Term Planning Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

    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...

  • Chief Underground Geologist

    4 weeks ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc Full time

    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...

  • Construction Coordinator, Capital Projects

    1 month ago

    Emo, Canada New Gold Inc. Full time

    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...

  • Senior Long Term Planning Engineer

    1 month ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    The Senior Long term Planning Engineer will develop high confidence mine plans based on historical performance and improve mine recovery. The successful candidate will also support the growth of members in the engineering group through performance review, training, guidance, and mentoring to reach their maximum potential.Schedule: 2 weeks on / offKey...

  • Senior Long Term Planning Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    The Senior Long term Planning Engineer will develop high confidence mine plans based on historical performance and improve mine recovery. The successful candidate will also support the growth of members in the engineering group through performance review, training, guidance, and mentoring to reach their maximum potential.Schedule: 2 weeks on / offKey...

  • Senior Long Term Planning Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    The Senior Long term Planning Engineer will develop high confidence mine plans based on historical performance and improve mine recovery. The successful candidate will also support the growth of members in the engineering group through performance review, training, guidance, and mentoring to reach their maximum potential.Schedule: 2 weeks on / offKey...

  • Mine Chief Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    Lead with a one-company mindset to drive safety and operational excellenceRole model New Gold values and culture and do so with care, compassion, and concernEmbrace diversity and build trusting relationships with our Indigenous partners and stakeholdersFoster innovative thinking to create enduring valueEmpower and develop our employeesRecognize and celebrate...

  • Mine Chief Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    Lead with a one-company mindset to drive safety and operational excellenceRole model New Gold values and culture and do so with care, compassion, and concernEmbrace diversity and build trusting relationships with our Indigenous partners and stakeholdersFoster innovative thinking to create enduring valueEmpower and develop our employeesRecognize and celebrate...

  • Security Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    • Administer and coordinate all security and intelligence operations at mine site• Supervise, develop, coach and coordinate the work of the security team• Monitor the performance of security personnel and report on their performance• Coordinate and manage incident responses to alarms, emergencies, and unusual situations• Reporting any security...

  • Security Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    • Administer and coordinate all security and intelligence operations at mine site• Supervise, develop, coach and coordinate the work of the security team• Monitor the performance of security personnel and report on their performance• Coordinate and manage incident responses to alarms, emergencies, and unusual situations• Reporting any security...

  • Security Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    • Administer and coordinate all security and intelligence operations at mine site• Supervise, develop, coach and coordinate the work of the security team• Monitor the performance of security personnel and report on their performance• Coordinate and manage incident responses to alarms, emergencies, and unusual situations• Reporting any security...

  • Security Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Emo Township, Canada New Gold - Rainy River Mine Full time

    • Administer and coordinate all security and intelligence operations at mine site• Supervise, develop, coach and coordinate the work of the security team• Monitor the performance of security personnel and report on their performance• Coordinate and manage incident responses to alarms, emergencies, and unusual situations• Reporting any security...