Underground Mine Planner / EIT - (FIFO with camp & flights provided) (7573) at New Gold Inc
New Gold Inc · Emo, Canada · Onsite
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Career Opportunities: Underground Mine Planner / EIT - (FIFO with camp & flights provided) (7573)Requisition ID 7573 - Posted - Rainy River Mine - Emo, Ontario
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 and underground, 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: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer
Position Overview:
The Underground Mine Engineer / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of underground mine development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and effective collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services.
This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of technical areas, from drill and blast design to short- and medium-range planning, with mentorship from senior engineers and clear growth pathways toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler, ensuring alignment between design, schedule, and production targets.
- Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters using Deswik CAD.
- Coordinate with the Survey team on CMS updates, control lines, and spatial data management.
- Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed, tonnes mined, and contractor activity summaries.
- Conduct underground field audits to verify design compliance, ventilation integrity, and drilling QA/QC.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure design practicality and plan execution.
- Support stope and development reconciliation, dilution control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations.
- Promote a proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and ground control in all designs.
- Assist in the implementation of standardized planning processes and systems across the underground engineering team.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
- 1–5 years of experience in an underground mining operation
- Eligible for or registered as an EIT or P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Working knowledge of Deswik software suite (CAD, IS, Scheduler) is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD or MineSight is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to technical accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.
Working Conditions
- 90% office / 10% underground work environment.
Why New Gold
- Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
- Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-matched RRSP contributions.
- Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
- Mentorship from senior engineers and a clear path toward professional accreditation and leadership roles.
- Work in a technically progressive operation using industry-leading tools like Deswik and digital performance tracking platforms.
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
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.
Additional Information
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on LinkedIn.
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 and underground, 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: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer
Position Overview:
The Underground Mine Engineer / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of underground mine development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and effective collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services.
This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of technical areas, from drill and blast design to short- and medium-range planning, with mentorship from senior engineers and clear growth pathways toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler, ensuring alignment between design, schedule, and production targets.
- Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters using Deswik CAD.
- Coordinate with the Survey team on CMS updates, control lines, and spatial data management.
- Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed, tonnes mined, and contractor activity summaries.
- Conduct underground field audits to verify design compliance, ventilation integrity, and drilling QA/QC.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure design practicality and plan execution.
- Support stope and development reconciliation, dilution control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations.
- Promote a proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and ground control in all designs.
- Assist in the implementation of standardized planning processes and systems across the underground engineering team.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
- 1–5 years of experience in an underground mining operation
- Eligible for or registered as an EIT or P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Working knowledge of Deswik software suite (CAD, IS, Scheduler) is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD or MineSight is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to technical accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.
Working Conditions
- 90% office / 10% underground work environment.
Why New Gold
- Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
- Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-matched RRSP contributions.
- Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
- Mentorship from senior engineers and a clear path toward professional accreditation and leadership roles.
- Work in a technically progressive operation using industry-leading tools like Deswik and digital performance tracking platforms.
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
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.
Additional Information
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on LinkedIn.
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 and underground, 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: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer
Position Overview:
The Underground Mine Engineer / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of underground mine development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and effective collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services.
This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of technical areas, from drill and blast design to short- and medium-range planning, with mentorship from senior engineers and clear growth pathways toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler, ensuring alignment between design, schedule, and production targets.
- Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters using Deswik CAD.
- Coordinate with the Survey team on CMS updates, control lines, and spatial data management.
- Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed, tonnes mined, and contractor activity summaries.
- Conduct underground field audits to verify design compliance, ventilation integrity, and drilling QA/QC.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure design practicality and plan execution.
- Support stope and development reconciliation, dilution control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations.
- Promote a proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and ground control in all designs.
- Assist in the implementation of standardized planning processes and systems across the underground engineering team.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
- 1–5 years of experience in an underground mining operation
- Eligible for or registered as an EIT or P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Working knowledge of Deswik software suite (CAD, IS, Scheduler) is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD or MineSight is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to technical accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.
Working Conditions
- 90% office / 10% underground work environment.
Why New Gold
- Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
- Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-matched RRSP contributions.
- Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
- Mentorship from senior engineers and a clear path toward professional accreditation and leadership roles.
- Work in a technically progressive operation using industry-leading tools like Deswik and digital performance tracking platforms.
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
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.
Additional Information
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on LinkedIn.
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 and underground, 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: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer
Position Overview:
The Underground Mine Engineer / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of underground mine development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and effective collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services.
This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of technical areas, from drill and blast design to short- and medium-range planning, with mentorship from senior engineers and clear growth pathways toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler, ensuring alignment between design, schedule, and production targets.
- Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters using Deswik CAD.
- Coordinate with the Survey team on CMS updates, control lines, and spatial data management.
- Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed, tonnes mined, and contractor activity summaries.
- Conduct underground field audits to verify design compliance, ventilation integrity, and drilling QA/QC.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure design practicality and plan execution.
- Support stope and development reconciliation, dilution control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations.
- Promote a proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and ground control in all designs.
- Assist in the implementation of standardized planning processes and systems across the underground engineering team.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
- 1–5 years of experience in an underground mining operation
- Eligible for or registered as an EIT or P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Working knowledge of Deswik software suite (CAD, IS, Scheduler) is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD or MineSight is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to technical accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.
Working Conditions
- 90% office / 10% underground work environment.
Why New Gold
- Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
- Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-matched RRSP contributions.
- Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
- Mentorship from senior engineers and a clear path toward professional accreditation and leadership roles.
- Work in a technically progressive operation using industry-leading tools like Deswik and digital performance tracking platforms.
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
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.
Additional Information
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on LinkedIn.
