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

Competitive base salary

Health & dental benefits

Disability insurance

Group RRSP match

Job summary

Coeur Mining is seeking an entry-level Geotechnical Technician for its Rainy River operation in Ontario, Canada. Based at the mine site, you will provide field-based support to the geotechnical team, inspecting and maintaining instrumentation and assisting with safe ground control practices.

Responsibilities include instrument surveys, maintenance of radar monitoring, and coordination with the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to switch tasks quickly based on team needs.
• Experience around heavy equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

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.

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

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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