Electrical Engineering Co-Op

New Gold Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Kamloops is seeking a student to join the electrical and instrumentation team for a work term. The role involves providing technical support and participating in documentation and audits. This position requires enrollment in an electrical engineering program and offers a competitive salary of $52,000 - $68,640. Candidates must relocate to Kamloops.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Values-based work environment

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year University engineering program in electrical engineering.
• Excellent technical, computer and inter-personal skills.
• Experience using ladder logic and logic gates.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ETAP, PSSE, or other modeling software.
• Experience in power systems considered an asset.
• Competency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical instrumentation considered an asset.
• Applicants must have access to personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing technical aid to field operations and personnel.
• Support the Electrical Team and contractors with data collection and limited field work.
• Participate in maintaining document control standards.
• Update electrical drawings and arc flash models.
• Contribute to technical operations such as electrical audits, reviews, and arc flash studies.
• Support with on site power systems maintenance as required.

Skills

Technical skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Ladder logic and logic gates

Education

3rd or 4th year University electrical engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSSE

Job description

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 employees, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment.

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

New Afton Mine

Situated 10 kilometers west of 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 - Thursday (10h)

Position Reports To: Lead Electrical and Energy EIT

Position Overview: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a student to join the New Afton team for an 8-month or 12-month work term commencing in January 2026. This position will provide support to our Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing technical aid to field operations and personnel.
• Support the Electrical Team and contractors with data collection and limited field work.
• Participate in maintaining document control standards.
• Update electrical drawings and arc flash models.
• Contribute to technical operations such as electrical audits, reviews, and arc flash studies
• Support with on site power systems maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year University engineering program in electrical engineering.
• Excellent technical, computer and inter-personal skills.
• Experience using ladder logic and logic gates.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ETAP, PSSE, or other modeling software.
• Experience in power systems considered an asset.
• Competency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical instrumentation 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 - $68,640. 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 October 20, 2025.

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.

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 formal contractual arrangement with the Company.