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.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontarioand have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About the Role

Schedule: 5/2, 4/3 – 9 hour days

Position Reports To: Senior Water Resource Engineer

Position Overview

As a member of the New Gold Rainy River Mine team, the hydrogeologist demonstrates commitment and compliance with company Health & Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility policies and procedures. The hydrogeologist also takes action to ensure that unsafe practices or non-compliant behaviors do not occur.

The hydrogeologist will support the Environment and other departments by leading compliance groundwater monitoring programs, groundwater data management, hydrogeological investigation, internal and regulatory groundwater reporting and groundwater modeling studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead groundwater and water quality monitoring and data management programs
• Lead the preparation of internal and external reports to regulators
• Perform data analysis on hydrogeological and water quality data
• Provide technical support on hydrogeological field programs including driling of pizometres, pumping test, groundwater dewating etc.
• Lead groundwater model development and updates using FeFlow
• Manage environmental contractors and consulatnts
• Document field observations or readings, and downloading data from various pieces of equipment in an outdoor setting in accordance with established procedures
• Assist Acid Rock Drainage assemsment programs
• Assist in river flow, water level data and surafce water sampling progarmes as needed
• Assist with site water balance model development using GoldSim
• Assist in developing or updating relevant Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and Plans that support site operations requirements incorporating regulatory and license conditions as needed
• Asisist in environmental inspections and identify areas that may be or are out of compliance with permits/regulations
• Use knowledge of environmental procedures, techniques and regulations to complete tasks
• Operate department equipment including snow machines, boats, ice augers, all terrain vehicles
• Participate and assist in field operation related tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Degree in Earth Since or Engineering, with a specilaiztion in hydrogeoloy
• 3+ years demonstrated hydrogeology experience working in a mine or industrial site
• Demonstrable experience with hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, groundwater data maagment
• Handling and experience in the safe use of hand or power tools, including augers is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Knowledgeable user of FeFlow preferred
• Knowledgeable user of EQuIS is an asset
• Good understanding of mining and milling processes and their environmental effects
• Registered or eligible to register with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO)
• Possess valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Able to hike several kilometers on uneven ground
• Ability and availability to work weekends and some holidays
• Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills, both orally and written

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
• Relocation Package

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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