Make an impact at Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Ontario and 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: Shift 7/7 \xe2\x80\x93 12 hour days/nights

Position Reports To: TMA Supervisor

Position Overview

The role of the Labourer is to provide support to TMA operations, mainly through laboring and operating some heavy equipment as required to ensure that production activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and production objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

Labourer responsibilities vary depending on level of experience and qualifications and may include, but not limited to, the following activities:

Assisting with geo fabric placement and removal
Assist via ground support with raking, shoveling, watering and rock removal as required for core construction and instrument raises
Any other ground activities required to ensure safe, efficient, and productive continuous operations occur
Assist with fueling and lubing of equipment as required
Operate Roller Packer in a safe and efficient manner as required
Operate any other mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner, perform pre-operational checks and regularly cleans, lubricates, and refills equipment to ensure the equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

Driver\'s license is desirable but not mandatory
1 year operating machinery considered an asset but not necessary
Ontario Common Core Training is an asset

Working conditions

Exposure to unpleasant weather-related conditions such as cold, heat, rain, and snow
Exposure to different work schedules including night shifts
Work involves highly repetitive tasks including lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to understand and follow Safety Operating Practices
Strong verbal communication skills
Aptitude to demonstrate safety procedures is essential in this role
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
Ability to think and act decisively
Ability to utilize training information effectively in the field
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to work at heights
Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour

Application Deadline: April 14, 2023

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\xe2\x80\x99 status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.