Surface Miner- Local Applicants - Temporary 3 Months
- Employer
- New Gold
- Location
- Emo, Ontario, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 14, 2021
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- Category
- Machinery Operators, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Temporary
- 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. 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:
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.
About The Role
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days
Position Reports To: Mine Supervisor
Position Overview
The role of the Surface Miner is to provide support to mine operations, mainly through operating heavy equipment to ensure that production activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and production objectives are met. New Gold is looking for enthusiastic and reliable local residents to the Rainy River District who would like to gain experience in the mining industry. Preference will be given to local residents to Rainy River. Please note, this is a temporary 3 months contract role and there is no camp provided for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Miner responsibilities vary depending on level of experience and qualifications and may include the following activities:
Qualifications
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
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on LinkedIn .
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, 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.
About The Role
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days
Position Reports To: Mine Supervisor
Position Overview
The role of the Surface Miner is to provide support to mine operations, mainly through operating heavy equipment to ensure that production activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and production objectives are met. New Gold is looking for enthusiastic and reliable local residents to the Rainy River District who would like to gain experience in the mining industry. Preference will be given to local residents to Rainy River. Please note, this is a temporary 3 months contract role and there is no camp provided for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Miner responsibilities vary depending on level of experience and qualifications and may include the following activities:
- Operate mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform pre-operational checks and regularly cleans, lubricates and refills equipment to ensure the equipment runs safely and efficiently.
- Operate haul truck to transport overburden, waste, and ore from the mine
- Surface mine labour support
- And other activities to ensure safe, efficient and productive surface mining operations
Qualifications
- Driver's license is preferred
- 1-2 years operating machinery
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training is desirable
- Completed Ontario Common Core Training or equivalent is an asset
- We are looking for team members with a passion for working safely and making a difference at work.
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrate safety is essential in this role
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
- Ability to think and act decisively
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour
- There is no camp available for this role.
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
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on LinkedIn .
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