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: Mine Operations Leadhand
Schedule: 7/7 – 12 Hour rotating dayshifts and nightshifts
Position Reports To: Senior Mine Operations Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Assist in leading daily safety meetings.
- Conduct and complete monthly required safety key performance indicators (KPIs) and hazard identification.
- Complete training of INX intuition and implementation as a part of uploading safety documentation and investigation reporting.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and support senior supervisor with incident reporting/investigations.
Operations & Production
- Monitor and optimize production targets and KPIs.
- Coordinate daily operations in the open pit and dump areas.
- Operate various mining equipment as needed by the senior supervisor.
- Assist in developing and implementing efficiency improvements (shift changes and blast delays).
- Ensure operation shift logs and signoffs are documented and signed off when required to do so.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to crew members as directed by senior supervisor.
- Mentor and train new employees on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes safety and productivity.
- Facilitate effective communication between management and crew members.
- Support direction of work assignments.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of mining or equivalent industrial type environment work experience with a demonstrated history of leadership.
- A strong understanding of and experience with open pit mining practices and equipment capabilities. Ability to operate various types of mining equipment is considered an asset.
- A solid working knowledge and understanding of procedures related to open pit mining (Safety, Environmental, Operational, etc.).
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and maps, and direct work accordingly.
- Have or able to obtain Ontario Surface Mining Common Core Modules.
- Well-developed planning, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team environment to manage and meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude and commitment to safety.
Why New Gold?
- Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
- Camp provided & 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.
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