Geological Labourer
5 months ago
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:
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.
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days/nights
Position Reports To: Senior Geologist
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to join our team as a Geological Labourer. The role of the temporary Geological Labourer is to support the Geology team with various tasks which includes/but not limited to sampling, preparation work, RC drilling, field work, and diamond drilling. Ensure all activities are carried out in conformance with New Gold’s policies and procedures including cultural, safety and environmental. This is a temporary 3-month contract with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on the candidate's attendance, positive work attitude and willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Blast hole sampling Data entry Delivery of samples to assay lab Painting of stakes for grade control marking Placement of stakes on broken rock for dig area definition Assay lab prep area work as required RC Drill sample collection Variety of other geology related tasksQualifications
Working in dusty and noisy environment Proper sampling techniques Repetitive lifting Proper sample labeling Barron site core movement and other general labour activities as required Shiftwork days and night rotations, working outside and variable weather environment