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: 4 day in / 3 days off - 10 hours per day.

Location: Rainy River, located 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario. This is an onsite role. Camp & Travel Available (within a 350kms radius of the mine site) or Relocation Available.

Position Reports To: General Manager

Position Overview

This is a pivotal role in ensuring the Rainy River Project mine site is a safe and healthy workplace. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing mine site safety systems, procedures, and providing assistance to all departments regarding; the development and implementation of safety programs; first aid matters; the evaluation of mine site conditions and the determination of actions; as well as the liaison with mine site contractor safety personnel, ensuring consistent safety standards are adhered to.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead with a one-company mindset to drive safety and operational excellence
• Role model New Gold values and culture and do so with care, compassion, and concern
• Embrace diversity and build trusting relationships with our Indigenous partners and stakeholders
• Foster innovative thinking to create enduring value
• Empower and develop our employees
• Recognize and celebrate our success
• Ensures Rainy River is in full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and all other applicable legislation
• Ensures Rainy River safety system is aligned with Company standards, requirements and key performance indicator targets
• Develops, implements, and coordinates the Rainy River Project Site emergency response, mine rescue, & firefighting programs
• Works with Corporate representative and other H/S Managers to enhance company safety performance and reputation
• Develops measurement tools to assess the effectiveness of the safety system
• Facilitates the communication of safety risks and safe practices to management, employees and contractors
• Controls hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee practices through site visits, safety plans, and education of all supervisory personnel
• Reviews documentation to ensure all required onsite records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted, as per established procedures and standards
• Reinforces safety awareness in a manner that promotes cooperation and fosters a culture of resilience
• Creates a working atmosphere that promotes openness and a high level of enthusiasm and morale in the field
• Conducts work area inspections, audits and assists with incident investigations, writes job specific safety plans, schedules jobsite visits, and conducts risk assessment reviews
• Develops, implements and assists with contractor and employee orientation and training programs
• Provides oversight and guidance to Industrial Hygienist and applicable programs
• Oversees and provides guidance to the Safety Training Department
• Oversees and provides guidance to the site medical services clinic and Nurse practitioners
• Other related duties to support the team as required to ensure the Rainy River Project is a success.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified candidates have 10+ years of Health and Safety experience
• The successful candidate will have a Health and Safety Diploma or related education, and/or related experience in construction, operations and safety
• Must have industrial and / or construction experience in a dedicated health & safety role
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the mining sector related to open pit, underground mining processing and construction activities
• Possess or be interested in acquiring a Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation or equivalent
• Knowledge of Emergency Response, mine rescue, &/or firefighting would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene issues and regulations such as air quality monitoring, radiation, noise, ergonomics, toxic substances, & medical surveillance programs etc.
• Must have in depth knowledge of health & safety techniques & technologies such as equipment lockout, confined spaces, fall arrest systems, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, accident investigations etc.
• Establishing and maintaining respectful working relationships with other management, employees, contractors, the general public and First Nations.
• Have the ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficient and competent with regard to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and all other relevant legislation
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Have knowledge and experience related to budgetary development, monitoring and forecasting
• Have strong ability to develop short- and long-term business plans
• Have knowledge in Injury Management, early intervention workers compensation reporting practices

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary, and an 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 or Camp and Travel provided

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

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