Job Title : Underground MinersLocation : KamloopsCompany : New GoldSalary : Open Date : 2024-02-19Close Date : 2024-06-19Make 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. 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
New Afton Mine
Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.
Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.
About the Role
Schedule: 7 on 7 off, rotating days and nights
Position Reports To: Underground Shift Supervisor
Position Overview
New Afton is looking for highly motivated, positive team players who are dedicated to safety, equipment care and the environment to join our Underground operations team.
Key Responsibilities - Ensure safe operation in striving to meet production targets;
Qualifications
Possess Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; Has considerable mechanical and cognitive aptitude and experience running heavy equipment; Minimum 2+ plus years experience working in the mining industry running heavy equipment including: haul truck, loader, drill, scoop etc. A valid driver's license and access to personal transportation is required; Experience as a leader is highly desirable Eagerness to learn and develop Ability to be flexible in job tasks and responsibilities so that work is balanced between team members Demonstrated ability to share knowledge gained with others and the ability to solve problems
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
Completion of pre-placement functional screen Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver's license Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $70,000 to $95,000. For applicants with specialized experience, a higher starting salary may be considered. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
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
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.
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Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on March 13, 2024.