Equipment Operator - Temporary 3 Months

New Gold
Emo, Ontario, Canada
Competitive
Jan 19, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
2083
Temporary
Full Time
English
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: 7 /7 – 12 hour days

Position Reports To: Construction supervisor

Position Overview

This is a temporary 3 month contract equipment operator role.



Key Responsibilities
  • Positions working a 7 / 7 rotation rotating between day and night shift. This is a contract position ending approximately May 30, 2021.
  • The Temporary Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Heavy construction equipment may include front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, haul trucks and other pieces of equipment.
  • He or she must always perform circle checks of equipment and clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

Qualifications
  • Grade 12 diploma/GED preferred
  • Valid Driver’s licensePrevious experience operating heavy equipment, including dozer, excavator, and shovel, in an open pit mining operation
  • Completed Ontario Common Core Training or equivalent is an asset
  • Demonstrated leadership in safety.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team effort as well as individually.


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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