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

Work Schedule:  5/2/4/3 - 9 Hour Days

Reports To: Underground Operations Superintendent 

Position Overview: 

The key objective of this role is responsible for the management of underground materials and to support the Underground Mine Department.  There will also be frequent interaction with other employees and departments requiring the delivery of high-performance customer service with an attention to detail. 

This role will report to the Underground Mine Superintendent with direction from the Underground Materials Planner Supervisor. 

Camp & Travel Accommodations are not available for this role. Preference may be given to candidates of the Rainy River District. 

Duties and Responsibilities Including but not limited to:

• Work closely with UG departments to ensure all items for ongoing project materials are readily available.
• Ensure accurate input of data within ERP system.
• Identify all materials needed for weekly forecasts as well as long term projections.
• Develop, implement and monitor daily plans to proactively reserve necessary parts in advance for UG departments.
• Process all UG Contractor material requests. 
• Responsible for return/repair process and submitting all shipping requests.
• Responsible for return to stock process.
• Process all material inventory requests and recommend inventory increase/decreases to Supply chain.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety, health and environmental responsibilities.
• Any additional tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial setting.
• Effective written and oral skills.
• Knowledge in Material coordination.
• The ability to work independently while delivering superior results.
• Computer competency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Notebook, Outlook).
• Knowledge and experience of SAP (ERP) systems considered and asset.
• Proven track record showing commitment to health and safety and environmental protection.
• Cross cultural work experience is an asset.
• Valid G driver’s license.

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

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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