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 miningcompany engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is to 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. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at .
New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
- A stimulating values-based work
- 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
New Afton Mine
Situated 10 kilometers west of picturesque Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.
Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards
About The Role
Schedule: Varies depending on position
Position Overview
We have 31 exciting summer student positions in a variety of departments. These positions include:
- Mill Operations Laborer Summer Students - 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, 12-hour shifts
Working as a member of a high performing crew and getting an introduction to an industrial process. Learn about how we turn rocks into money by separating valuable minerals from our ore.
- Tailings Summer Student - 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, 12-hour shifts
The Tailings summer student will mainly work on Evaporator operation. They will enjoy a summer working with a great group while contributing to the success of one of our highest site priorities.
- Mine Operations Laborer Summer Students - 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, 11-hour shifts
Working with the Mine Ops team, the Summer Students will:
- Be trained in battery bay maintenance, specialty equipment maintenance & repairs, and auxiliary gear training to support operations.
- Work with Production teams to ensure the efficient management of 518iB Sandvik scoop batteries.
- Assist in the repair of Construction & Development teams’ tools, including air operated pumps, hydraulic cable tensioners, and other specialty mining tools.
- Train on auxiliary gear to aid Mine Ops in the completion of construction projects.
- Supply Chain Summer Students - Monday to Friday, days only
Join the New Afton Supply Chain team as a Warehouse Summer Student, where you'll assist with inventory management, materials receiving and order fulfillment, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace. This role offers hands-on experience in an industrial warehouse environment, perfect for students looking to gain valuable skills and work experience
- Innovation Summer Student - Monday to Friday, days only
Support the Innovation Team with implementation of various projects including:
- Automation, LTE, Asset Tracking, Vehicle Telemetry, Integrated Operations, Reporting & Analytics, Objectives & Key Results.
- Tasks include data entry/import/export/management; software setup, testing and configuration; developing user guides, presentations, reports and other documentation such as process flow diagrams; building reports using PowerBI
- Electrical and Instrumentation Summer Student - 7 days on, 7 days off, 11-hour shifts
The Electrical & Instrumentation Team is an industrial electrical trade group responsible to maintain all electrical infrastructure onsite from the high voltage feed from BC Hydro to the filters on the electrical rooms and battery electric vehicles. Tasks would include working with our electrical engineer during the week with KPI tracking, updating PM documents, DC inventory management, and internal project support for the department, and on the weekends as a trade's helper, learning first-hand what tradespeople do here at New Afton.
- Fixed Plant Maintenance Summer Student - Monday to Friday, days only
As part of the Maintenance Team you will be fully integrated into the maintenance crew on either the Fixed Asset Team or the Electrical & Instrumentation Team. The Fixed Asset Team is a mechanical trade group responsible to maintain the mill and crushing & conveying assets. If you are interested in being hands on and seeing how equipment is properly maintained, this is the opportunity for you. You would provide support as a trade's helper, learning first-hand what tradespeople do here at New Afton.
- Finance Summer Student - Monday to Friday, days only
Join the New Afton Finance team as a Finance Summer Student, where you'll:
- Prepare analysis of accounts and m onitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date;
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues;
- Support the Finance Team by addressing inquiries, pulling data, etc.;
- Maintain vendor files and c orrespond with vendors and respond to inquiries;
- Maintain accurate historical records and m onitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date;
- Review vendor statements, reducing repeating invoices month over month;
- Take on other assignments as required in accounting department.
- Health and Safety Summer Student - Monday to Friday, days only
The Health and Safety summer student role will involve data entry, learning the H&S Management System and supporting the Health and Safety training team. There is opportunity to get some field experience during the time in the H&S role.
- Exploration Summer Student - Monday to Friday, days only
Main duties for the Exploration summer student role will be:
- Filing core boxes
- Organizing core rack area
- Assisting with core cutting and sampling
- Ground preparation for core racks
Monday to Friday schedules may be available as 5 days on, 2 days off, 8-hour shifts, or 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts depending on the role.
7 on, 7 off schedules run Wednesday to Tuesday
We will do our best to match the position to the student’s area of study or interest.
Key Responsibilities
Students will be responsible for a variety of tasks based on which department they are placed with. These positions can provide qualified candidates with the opportunity to apply their education and gain exposure to our mining operation. We are seeking candidates with a strong work ethic, who work safely and who demonstrate a desire to learn.
Qualifications
- Students must have previously completed grade 12.
- Applicants must currently be considered "full-time" students and returning to full time studies in September 2025 (if applicable to program). The definition of a full-time student is one who successfully completes three (3) full credit courses per semester at an accredited university, college, or technical school. Co-op terms and practicums are considered credited courses.
- Students must be returning to school for the fall term of the current year
- Students must be able to work shift work.
- Employment applications along with a transcript (official or unofficial) or proof of enrollment must be submitted.
- Students must be at least 18 years old.
- School and/or work experience related to supply chain management, business administration, mechanical, process and operational tasks would be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to work independently.
- Students must hold a valid Driver’s License and have access to personal transportation.
- Students must be available for the full 4-month term, May – August 2025.
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
- Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
- Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
Compensation
The anticipated compensation for these positions is between $22.00/hr and $24.00/hr. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume outlining their education, experience, and qualifications through our website at
11:59pm on March 23, 2025.
Interviews
Interviews will tentatively be scheduled for the weeks of March 24th and 31st. Those who are selected for an interview will be contacted directly
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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
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.
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