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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.

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: 7 days on / 7 days off

Position Reports To: Exploration Manager

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the position is responsible for field support to the Exploration team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare drill core for logging and assist the geologist in the collection of analytical data. Comply with QA/QC sampling procedures i.e. duplicates, insertion of standard & blanks. Perform geotechnical core logging (RQD, core recovery) Core cutting Assist with weekly drill inspections Coordinate drill pad preparation with the contractor and/or New Gold operation team. Manage sample submission process, including quality control and shipment tracking Sieve, store and manage the sample chips Assist with prospecting activities, soil sampling, line cutting. Manage and look after the assigned resources, inventory, and equipment i.e. vehicle, radio’s, trailer, etc. Other related duties to support the team as required

Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma or an equivalent or a combination of education and work experience. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions for long periods exposed to the elements. Technically inclined. G class license is required. Experience with sampling procedures is preferred. Experience in an open pit operation is an asset. Previous experience working with drill core or RC chip samples is considered an asset. Demonstrated leadership in safety. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to work effectively as part of a team effort as well as individually.

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 Relocation Package

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