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When you advance your career at Coeur, 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 Coeur Mining, visit our website at To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the
Coeur Mining 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: Underground Electrical Engineer
Schedule: 4/3 - 10 hour days
Position Reports To: Senior Electrical Engineer
Position Overview
The Underground Electrical Engineer is a key member of the Rainy River Mine Electrical Team and will report to the Senior Underground Electrical Engineer who, along with the Underground Electrical General Foreman, coordinates tasks in the office and in the field. The successful applicant will work at the Rainy River Mine site .
The position will primarily provide electrical support to the Rainy River Mine Electrical Team in executing electrical maintenance on the existing underground electrical distribution, along with the continuing expansion of the underground electrification infrastructure. The role also supports the engineering integrity, reliability, and safe operation of underground and surface electrical systems ranging from 600 V up to 13.8 kV, including substations, switchgear, hoists, protection and control systems, and associated automation assets .
Key Responsibilities
- Review and understand underground project requirements, design layouts, and electrical single-line diagrams.
- Assist with the design and execution of underground mine electrification.
- Perform field inspections, measurements, and engineering calculations.
- Complete and maintain arc flash analysis using EasyPower or ETAP.
- Support load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination studies.
- Perform routine CAD work on electrical schematics and single-line drawings.
- Utilize Document Control (InEight) for electrical documentation.
- Assist with ESA inspections and close non-compliance items.
- Support testing, inspection, and maintenance of underground electrical systems.
- Oversee small contractor-executed electrical projects.
- Liaise with the Fixed Plant Electrical Maintenance Team.
- Support commissioning and project turnover.
- Promote continuous improvement in reliability and electrification.
- Comply with electrical codes, safety standards, and site policies.
- Promote health and safety participation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- P.Eng required.
- Minimum 3 years underground mining or heavy industrial experience.
- Knowledge and experience with Ontario Electrical Safety Code and CSA M421, use of electricity in mines.
- Exposure to MV/HV electrical distribution systems.
- Experience with SCADA, PLCs, VFDs is an asset.
- Knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong communication, organization, and safety focus.
- Ability to take initiative with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while delivering superior results.
- Organized and self-directed, task and goal oriented.
- Valid Ontario G class driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $110,000 to $130,000.
- Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.
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
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining 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 Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining 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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