Mine Utility Operator

New Gold Inc.; Fort Frances; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefit

Short-term and long-term disability

RRSP with company match

Job summary

Coeur Mining is seeking a Mine Utility Operator at the Rainy River mine in Ontario, Canada. This entry-level role supports the Mine Operations team with dewatering, site prep, and general labour, and includes on-the-job training to acquire essential skills.

Shift pattern is 7/7 with 12-hour days and nights. Local residents are encouraged to apply; camp and travel accommodations are not provided.

Qualifications

• Must have valid G or G2 driver's license.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is an asset.
• Safety-focused mindset and the ability to follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Dewatering, Geo/Combi fabric placement, and road construction.
• Pit sump management, pre-inspections and fueling of diesel water pumps.
• Manual labour including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Assist with drill pattern prep under supervision to meet standards.
• Operate mining equipment safely with pre-op checks and routine maintenance.
• Support surface mining operations to ensure safe, efficient productivity.

Skills

Driver’s license

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Ability to read instructions

Education

Ontario Common Core Training

First Aid / Mine Rescue Training

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mine Utility Operator (7856)

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

Position: Mine Utility Operator

Schedule: Shift 7/7 - 12-hour days and nights

Position Reports To: Mine Utility Supervisor

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to join our team as a Utility Operator. The role of the Utility Operator is to support the Mine Operations team through various activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring proper protocols are followed with various tasks within the Utility team and ensuring a safe work environment. This is an entry level position, no prior experience is needed. The successful applicant will recieve on the job training to aquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position. We are looking for an applicant who will have great attendance, positive work attitude and willingness to learn.

*Preference will be given to local residents of the Rainy River District. Camp & travel accommodations are not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Utility work includes dewatering, Geo/Combi fabric placement, and road construction.
• Pit sump management, Pre-inspections and fueling on diesel water pumps.
• Manual labour including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Work with supervisor on drill pattern prep to be sure these are up to standard.
• Operate mining equipment as needed in a safe and efficient manner, perform pre-operational checks and regularly cleans, lubricates and refills equipment to ensure the equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Surface mine labour support and other activities to ensure safe, efficient and productive surface mining operations

Qualifications

• Valid G or G2 Drivers'
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment ie) wheel loader, excavator, diesel water pumps, Fusion Machine in an open pit mining operation is considered an asset
• Completed Ontario Common Core Training or equivalent is an asset
• First Aid / Mine Rescue Training is considered an asset
• Demonstrate safety is essential in this role
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage
• Ability to think and act decisively
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Physically fit with the ability to perform physical labour

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

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $58,000 to 61,000.

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

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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