Geotechnical Technician - Open Pit (Entry Level)

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive

Health & dental

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

New Gold Inc. in Ontario's Rainy River mine seeks an entry-level Geotechnical Technician to support the geotechnical team with field inspections, monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, data collection and ground control practices on the open pit site.

You will report to the Chief Engineer and contribute to safe operations in a mining environment, handling equipment, surveys and basic radar monitoring tasks as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to switch tasks quickly and efficiently based on team and operational requirements.
• Experience working around heavy equipment is considered an asset.
• Computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations and follow company safety, quality, and environmental standards in all aspects of work.
• Monitor and maintain geotechnical instrumentation, including settlement plates, slope inclinometers, piezometers, extensometers, and related equipment.
• Complete instrumentation surveys for settlement plates, monitoring pins, slope inclinometers, and other monitoring systems.
• Install prisms and monitoring pins as required.
• Support maintenance of the radar monitoring system.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
• Assist and support the geotechnical team with other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Task switching

Heavy equipment experience

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Geotechnical Technician - Open Pit (Entry Level) (7970)

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

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


• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement


• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver‑gold mine and Palmarejo gold‑silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver‑gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper‑gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver‑zinc‑lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River
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

Schedule: 5/2/4/3

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Geotechnical Technician provides field‑based support to the geotechnical team through inspection, monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, data collection, and general support of safe and effective ground control practices at the mine site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations and follow company safety, quality, and environmental standards in all aspects of work.


• Monitor and maintain geotechnical instrumentation, including settlement plates, slope inclinometers, piezometers, extensometers, and related equipment.


• Complete instrumentation surveys for settlement plates, monitoring pins, slope inclinometers, and other monitoring systems.


• Install prisms and monitoring pins as required.


• Support maintenance of the radar monitoring system.


• Maintain good housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.


• Assist and support the geotechnical team with other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.


• Valid driver’s license is required.


• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.


• Ability to switch tasks quickly and efficiently based on team and operational requirements.


• Experience working around heavy equipment is considered an asset.


• Computer experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Field-based work in an active mining environment.


• Driving in congested, high-traffic mining and construction areas.


• Walking in congested or remote site areas where uneven footing is common.


• Frequent lifting and carrying of gear, typically less than 20 kg.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $65,000 to $70,000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why Coeur?

• 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 formal 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.

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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