Job Description
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 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 – 12-hour days - 6 a.m./p.m. - 6 p.m./a.m.
Contract: Temporary 3 Months
Position Reports To: Senior Mine Supervisor
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Mine Supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for fueling the mining equipment. This role is a temporary 3-month contract with potential to go permanent. This role work from 6 a.m./p.m. - 6 p.m./a.m. and requires the successful candidate to drive their personal vehicle to and from site.
Key Responsibilities
Fueling mining equipment in a safe and orderly fashion
Operate fuel trucks, adhering to all safety protocols
Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a clean and orderly manner
Washing mining equipment and components as directed
Qualifications
must have minimum of class G2 license
Must be willing to drive themselves to and from site
Previous experience fueling vehicles or heavy equipment considered an asset
Experience in operating commercial size fuel truck an asset
Experience working around large heavy equipment considered an asset
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 perform physical labour
Ability to work independently
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
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.
About New Gold
CEO: Patrick Godin
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.newgold.com
Year Founded: 1980
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