Experienced Underground Miner
- Employer
- New Gold
- Location
- Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 13, 2020
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- Category
- Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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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. 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:
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: 7 on 7 off, rotating days and nights
Position Reports To: Underground Shift Supervisor
Position Overview
New Afton is looking for highly motivated individuals with considerable mechanical aptitude to join our Mine Operations Department. Reporting to their Underground Shift Supervisors, Underground Miners are responsible for operating equipment and various labour tasks underground.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
Compensation
A competitive salary, performance bonus plan and benefits will be provided. 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.
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.
Visit our Careers Page or follow us on Twitter .
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume.
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. 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
- 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: 7 on 7 off, rotating days and nights
Position Reports To: Underground Shift Supervisor
Position Overview
New Afton is looking for highly motivated individuals with considerable mechanical aptitude to join our Mine Operations Department. Reporting to their Underground Shift Supervisors, Underground Miners are responsible for operating equipment and various labour tasks underground.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate long hole drill;
- Shotcrete equipment;
- Scoop tram;
- Haul truck;
- Complete other labour tasks as required;
- Ensuring safe operation in striving to meet production targets.
Qualifications
- Completed Grade 12 or equivalent;
- Has considerable mechanical aptitude and experience running heavy equipment;
- A minimum of 2 years underground mining experience and a high degree of knowledge and familiarity with mining processes. Preference will be given to candidates with previous long hole drilling, surface drilling, shotcrete and underground construction experience;
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to personal transportation is required.
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
A competitive salary, performance bonus plan and benefits will be provided. 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.
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.
Visit our Careers Page or follow us on Twitter .
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume.
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