Exploration Geologist in Training (GIT) - FIFO - 8 Month-Term

at  New Gold Inc

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: 14/14
Position Reports To: Exploration Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the position is responsible for core logging and supervising core sampling as well as field mapping and prospecting activities. He/she will work in collaboration with the Open Pit and the Underground geology team to provide support when required. He/she will ensure the team is focused completing the priority tasks while working in a safe manner and to the expected standard.
Key Responsibilities
Core logging and supervising core sampling.
Geological interpretation and contribute to exploration target generation.
Assisting and implementing programs in the following areas: prospecting and soil sampling, mapping, and drillhole planning.
Supervising field drilling activities and ensuring the contractor is compliant with Rainy River H&S policies.
Ensure the QAQC protocols are in place and followed by the sampling team and monitor QAQC results.
Managing database integrity and ensuring all logging data and other field data are properly integrated.
Reporting of geological activities.
Contributing to the development of policies and procedures.
Assist the other Geology departments (production open pit and underground) as required.
Qualifications
4 Year University geology program. Graduated Honours degree or equivalent
Registered or able to register as a P. Geo in Ontario, Canada
Minimum of 1 years of Exploration experience
Valid Driver’s license
Experience with Leapfrog is an asset
Strong interdepartmental communication skills
Able to change and re-prioritize tasks as new information is gathered
Strong ability to self-learn
Able to work independently or within groups
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

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