Environment Co-op
- Employer
- New Gold
- Location
- Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 26, 2021
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- Category
- Environmental Engineering/Sciences
- Work Term
- Student/Graduate
- 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 to 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: 5x2, Monday- Friday
Position Reports To: Environment Superintendent
Position Overview: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our New Afton team for an 8-month work term commencing in January 2022. This position will report to the Environmental Superintendent, and provide assistance to the Environment, Lands and Permitting Team.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
Compensation
A competitive salary 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 can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on October 25, 2021.
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 to 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: 5x2, Monday- Friday
Position Reports To: Environment Superintendent
Position Overview: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our New Afton team for an 8-month work term commencing in January 2022. This position will report to the Environmental Superintendent, and provide assistance to the Environment, Lands and Permitting Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support site operations through environmental awareness and leadership initiatives
- Assist in maintaining ISO14001 certification and compliance with TSM protocols
- Assist in updating and maintaining an environmental database
- Provide field assistance for environmental monitoring programs
- Assist with drafting reports and presentations
- Complete environmental inspections
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in third or fourth year of an Undergraduate program for Bachelor of Science, or a Master’s program for Environmental Science or Natural Resource Science.
- A basic understanding of natural resource management, environmental processes;
- Demonstrated advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is essential;
- Preference will be given to candidates with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership ability;
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience collecting, managing and reviewing environmental data, inclusive of technical report writing;
- The ability to work both independently and in a team;
- Applicants must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to personal transportation.
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 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 can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on October 25, 2021.
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