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.

About The Role

Position: Haulage Miner (6 Month Temporary)

Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days and nights 

Term: 6 Months

Position Reports To: Mine Supervisor

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to join our team as a Haulage Miner for a term of 6 month contract with the potential for a full-time opportunity. The role of the Haulage Miner  is to provide support to mine operations, mainly through operating heavy equipment to ensure that production activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and production objectives are met. No prior experience is required. The successful applicant will recieve on the job training to aquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position. We are looking for an applicant who will have great attendance, positive work attitude and willingness to learn. 

* Preference will be given to local residents of the Rainy River District. 

Key Responsibilities:

Haulage Miner responsibilities vary depending on level of experience and qualifications and may include the following activities:

• Operate mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with New Gold site policies, procedures and SOP's
• Perform pre-operational checks and regular cleaning, lubricates and refills equipment to ensure the equipment runs safely and efficiently
• Operate haul truck to transport overburden, waste, and ore from the mine
• Effecient communication with supervisors and other equipment operators
• Other activities to ensure safe, efficient and productive surface mining operations
• Record and maintain equipment log
• Notify dispatch of any equipment maintenance required

Qualifications

• 1 year operating machinery considered an asset but not necessary
• Heavy Equipment Operator Training is desirable
• Ontario Common Core Training is an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow Safety Operating Practices
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Aptitude to demonstrate safety procedures is essential in this role
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
• Ability to think and act decisively
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work at heights
• Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary
• Training and Learning Opportunities
• Travel Allowance 

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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