Maintenance Laborer

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: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days

Position Reports To: Mine Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring proper maintenance protocols are followed with washing of the applicable mining equipment. Preference will be given to local residents to the Rainy River district.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining wash bay in a safe and orderly fashion Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a clean and orderly manner. Clean up wash bay daily, putting away all hoses, cords tools, supplies and clean the floor. Washing mining equipment and components as directed Performing routine and daily inspections of applicable equipment Assisting in normal maintenance practices and procedures Operate fuel trucks, adhering to all safety protocols Yard/shop clean-up

Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License – must have minimum of class G2 license Ability to work independently and in a team environment Physically fit with the ability to work in conditions that are exposed to the elements Good attention to detail Good mechanical aptitude Experience in operating commercial size fuel truck an asset Knowledge and experience working on heavy equipment is considered an asset

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

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