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Geological Labourer - Temporary - Local Applicants

Employer
New Gold
Location
Emo, Ontario, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 25, 2021

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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:
  • 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: Senior Geologist

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Position Overview

The Geological Labourer is to support the Geology department with various tasks including the RC drilling program. Ensure all activities are carried out in conformance with New Gold’s policies and procedures including cultural, safety and environmental.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follow proper sampling techniques to complete Blast Hole sampling
  • Ore Markups (staking)
  • Collect materials, catalogue findings
  • Assist Geologists in gathering and testing geological samples from the earth
  • Work closely with geologists in the field on the mine site
  • Work closely with Geological Engineers, Mining Engineers, Hydrogeologist’s and other earth science professionals
  • Assist in geochemical and geological surveys
  • Assist in Survey Activities
  • Ore Spotting
  • Stockpile Sampling
  • Grade Control Sampling
  • Assist the mining team with survey pickups, wall mapping, wall sampling, core-yard duties, data entry etc.
  • Activities that require general labor skills including moving core, sample boxes, minor construction
  • Barron site core movement and other general labour activities as required.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications
  • Driver's license is required - must have minimum of class G2 license
  • Previous labourer work experience is an asset


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to understand and follow Safety Operating Practices
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Aptitude to demonstrate safety procedures is essential in this role
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
  • Ability to think and act decisively
  • Ability to perform physical labour


Working conditions
  • Exposure to dust and noise
  • Exposure to unpleasant weather related conditions such as cold, heat, rain, and snow
  • Exposure to different work schedules including night shifts
  • Work involves highly repetitive tasks including lifting
  • Wearing of protective clothing and accessories including facial respirator
  • Obligation to remain clean shaven to maintain your safety


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.

Additional Information

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