Mobile Maintenance Planner

New Gold Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Planner for their New Afton Mine located near Kamloops, BC. This role involves executing maintenance processes, developing work plans, and communicating effectively within teams. The ideal candidate will have their Heavy Duty Mechanic certification and extensive experience in maintenance planning within the mining sector. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation program

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance planning experience with mining equipment.
• Demonstrated dedication to promoting safety in the workplace.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing principles and collaboration with Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient work plans for mobile maintenance work.
• Review and update equipment maintenance strategies.
• Communicate effectively within Planning Team and Maintenance Department.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Safety promotion

Excellent communication

SAP or comparable CMMS

Computer applications

Contract management

Mechanical work aptitude

Problem identification

Environmental stewardship

Reliability techniques

Education

Red Seal Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic certification

Post-secondary technical degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online parts catalogs

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 miningcompany 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. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at .

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work
• 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 picturesque 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: 4x3, Monday-Thursday, 10 hours per day

Position Reports To: Mobile Maintenance Superintendent

Position Overview: Working with Planners to execute the Maintenance Process Flow for planning and scheduling mobile maintenance work. The Planner is responsible for producing detailed work plans, aiding creation of the mobile maintenance work schedule, administrating work documentation, coordinating resources, updating maintenance strategies and strategy documents, and otherwise supporting the mobile maintenance work group.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership for all coworkers
• Develop efficient and effective work plans for scheduled and unscheduled mobile maintenance work
• Review and update equipment maintenance strategies and strategy documents
• Produce and report on performance KPIs within the mobile maintenance department
• Understand the principles effective maintenance planning and implement continuous improvement initiatives of related processes
• Identify and execute business improvement opportunities
• Help our Planning Team to schedule work for an underground mining fleet of production units, support units, and light vehicles
• Ensure parts required for work are accurately supplied to technicians for their work
• Support our Maintenance Supervisors in their tactical needs
• Communicate effectively, constructively, and positively within our Planning Team, Maintenance Department, and with other departments
  
  

Qualifications

Red Seal Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic certification or post-secondary technical degree/diploma in applicable field of which significant value to this position can be demonstrated

• 5 years of maintenance planning experience with mining equipment
• Demonstrated dedication to promoting safety in the workplace
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with SAP or comparable CMMS
• Skillful computer abilities in applications such as Microsoft Office suite and online parts catalogs
• Experience in managing contract work and materials supply
• Strong knowledge of warehousing principles and collaboration with Supply Chain
• Aptitude for mechanical work and off the road tire management
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems
• Attitude of environmental stewardship
• Displays diligence, honesty and integrity in all work-related activities
• Understands the tools and techniques related to excellence in Reliability
• Is driven by the New Gold Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
  
  

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

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $80,000 to $120,000. A comprehensive performance bonus plan and benefits will be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to reside in the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

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.

Additional Information

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 forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

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Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on August 6, 2025.