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
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 and underground, 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
Position: Mill Maintenance Electrician
Schedule: Shift 14/14 – 12 hour days and nights
Position Reports To: Mill Electrical Supervisor
Position Overview
The role of Mill Maintenance Electrician is to perform proactive and corrective maintenance duties for the Mill Maintenance Department.
We value the talent and dedication of our current employees and believe in promoting from whenever possible. Therefore, preference will be given to internal candidates for this position. We encourage all interested individuals, both internal and external to apply.
- Preference will be given to local residents of the Rainy River district.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate work activities with other construction projects.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all applicable units.
- Actively participate in developing and building preventative maintenance schedules and objectives.
- Support all departmental initiatives with a concentration on preventative maintenance and maintain the safe operation of all applicable units.
- Communicate with other trades worker to coordinate maintenance activities.
- Complete work orders as assigned by the Electrical Supervisor.
- Report back to Electrical Supervisor regarding status and completion of assigned work.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent.
- Relevant trade designation / certification required
- Red seal Electrician
- Instrumentation experience considered an asset
- Emerson DeltaV/PLC experience considered an asset
- Basic computer skills and knowledge in SAP considered an asset
- 5 years of relevant experience within an industrial or mining setting
- Working in various weather conditions.
- Safety conscious and team oriented
- Able to communicate effectively
Why New Gold?
- Highly competitive base salary, 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
- Camp and Travel allowance provided or Relocation Package
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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