Surface Geotechnical Instrumentation Co-op

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 to 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
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 picturesque 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: 5x2, Monday – Friday (8h) or 4x3, Monday - Thurs (10h)
Position Reports To: Dam Safety EIT
Position Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our New Afton team for an 8-month work term commencing in January 2025. This position will provide support to the Surface Geotechnical team.
Key Responsibilities
Prioritizing safety in the planning and execution of all job responsibilities.
Support collection of surface subsidence instrumentation data.
Assist with installation and repairs of new and existing instrumentation.
Review monitoring data results.
Support development and implementation of new surface geotechnical instrumentation initiatives.
Support installation of geotechnical instrumentation.
Assist with research and implementation of new monitoring technologies.
Gain exposure to block cave gold mining and Owner/Contractor relations
Qualifications
Enrolled in a University engineering or technical diploma program. Preference given to candidates enrolled in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering or related technical program.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
A business focus with an emphasis on safety.
Past exposure to tailings or construction environments will be considered an asset.
Applicants must have access to personal transportation.
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
Successful 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
Anticipated salary for this position is $52,000.00 - $68,640.00. 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.
Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter no later than 11:59pm on November 21, 2024.
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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