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:

• 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: Monday – Friday; 8 hours shift

Position Reports To: Senior IT Specialist

Position Overview: The role of the IT Specialist will encompass all aspects of IT service and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for IT service provisioning (i.e. add/delete users, change of access, password resets, mailbox quota management);
• Microsoft server and cloud administration (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, File/Print);
• Review and action security center alerts and recommendations;
• Analyze and review helpdesk performance;
• Microsoft infrastructure (Azure, Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Security Compliance);
• Mobile device provisioning and troubleshooting;
• Manage and own small to moderate projects;
• Network troubleshooting and problem solving;
• Core Infrastructure build and maintenance;
• Work with other departments and vendors on IT related projects.

Qualifications

• University or College degree/diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or related experience;
• A minimum of 5 years’ in IT operations;
• Proficient in Microsoft product suite, including but not limited to: AZURE, Active Directory, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Windows 10, and Office.
• Experience in heavy industry.

Preference would be given to candidates with:

• Sound knowledge of TCP/IP and basic networking principles;
• Ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively;
• Experience working with end users;
• Flexibility and “can-do” attitude;
• Enthusiastic and pro-active;
• Trouble-shooting ability;
• Experience in mining industry.

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.

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Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on October 25, 2021.