Underground Chief Engineer - Travel and Camp Provided

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.
About The Role
Schedule: 2 weeks on 2 weeks off (FIFO) / Residential
Position Reports To: UG Mine Manager
Position Overview
The Underground Chief Engineer is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all underground engineering activities at New Gold’s Rainy River underground mine. This role involves managing a team of engineers and technical personnel, ensuring the safety and efficiency of underground mining operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in underground mining engineering, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to upholding New Gold’s standards for safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification is required.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in underground mining engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Extensive knowledge of underground mining methods, ground control, ventilation, and equipment.
Proven experience in managing large-scale underground mining projects and teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex engineering challenges effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
Why New Gold?
Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
Extended Health & Dental Benefit
Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
Company share purchase program
Flights, camp provided
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

Lead with a one-company mindset to drive safety and operational excellence
Role model New Gold values and culture and do so with care, compassion, and concern
Embrace diversity and build trusting relationships with our Indigenous partners and stakeholders
Foster innovative thinking to create enduring value
Empower and develop our employees
Recognize and celebrate our success