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
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.
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
Position: Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days
Position Reports To: Mine Maintenance Shift Supervisor
Position Overview
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the role of the Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic, under the direction of a Journeyperson is to provide quality maintenance, repairs and component changes for mining fleet equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair mine equipment
- Maximize equipment availability through efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs.
- Perform preventative maintenance such as inspections, lubricating, oil changes and failure analysis.
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and carryout necessary repairs including major component replacement and repair or rebuild.
- Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures and requirements.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Ensure work order discipline requirements within SAP.
- Once completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certification of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certification of Qualification
- On the Job Training Duration (for apprentices) – 6280 Hrs and in School Training Duration – 720 Hrs. – 3 levels of theoretical training – 8 week each level
Qualifications
- Grade 12 diploma/GED
- Post secondar education in related trade considered an asset
- Valid Drivers’ License
Experience
- 1-2 years experience working in an industrial, milling or mining environment
- 1-2 years experience in trade or related trade
- Mobile maintenance experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Acceptable mechanical aptitude as demonstrated through assessment tools
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Good Oral and Written communication skills
- Able to work in a Team Environment
- Demonstrated leadership in safety is essential in this role
- Aptitude for mechanics with the ability to handle heavy machinery
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Ability to think and act decisively
- Accuracy in recording details
Working conditions
- Exposure to unpleasant weather related conditions such as cold, heat, rain, and snow
- Exposure to different work schedules including night shifts
- Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour
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.
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