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:

Position: MOBILE MAINTENANCE WELDING SUPERVISOR

Schedule: 5/2 – 4/3 – 9 hour days

Position Reports To: Mobile Maintenance Welding Foreman

POSITION SCOPE:

The role of the Mobile Maintenance Welding Supervisor will be to oversee the Maintenance Welding Team and will report to the Welding Foreman. Additionally, holding the CWB certification and ensuring that Newgold meets CWB standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To oversee QA/QC on maintenance and fabrication to support our Mining fleet as well as plant requirements; Provide direction and supervision working with the Maintenance Shift Supervisor. This position will also assist in the development of Maintenance employees and the efficient operation of the department.

Oversee the Maintenance Welding teams

• Maintain safety and environmental systems consistent with business policies

• Establish goals, schedules and priorities for the Maintenance Teams
• Plan, organize and control maintenance activities using SAP
• Work closely with the planners on continuous improvement projects involving all maintenance items
• Ensure that drawings and procedures are catalogued and current
• Tour and inspect the Maintenance department and resolve any maintenance, equipment, and safety or personnel issues
• Ensure Maintenance teams and supervisors are informed of priorities and any necessary changes

Manage the Maintenance Welding teams

• Provide leadership in the recruitment and selection of Maintenance employees.
• Ensure employees have a clear understanding of work objectives and expectations of performance levels.
• Ensure that direct reports and Maintenance staff are provided with the training required.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Complete all time entry, vacation requests and scheduling.
• Ensure work order discipline requirements within SAP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CWB Supervisor Certification
• Interprovincial Welder certification
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Ontario Supervisor Common Core
• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of OHSA requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Related technical knowledge
• SAP or similar CMMS experience
• Microsoft Office program operation and application skills

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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