Senior Surveyor - U/G Mine

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join New Gold, Canada's leading mining company, as a Mining Surveyor at the Rainy River Mine. This mid-senior-level role requires conducting essential surveys and managing compliance with mining regulations. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values safety and sustainable practices while offering opportunities for career development and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental Benefit

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Underground Mine Surveyor.
• Experience with drone utilization in an underground mine is an asset.
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly mine survey and reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting.
• Perform production mark-ups and conduct void scans using drones.
• Manage all UG surveying tasks and complete weekly ventilation surveys.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Safety Focus

Education

Degree in Mine Technology or equivalent

Tools

Surveying and mapping software

Ventilation software (e.g. Ventsim)

Deswik

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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 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. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. 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 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
  
  

Rainy River Mine

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.

About The Role

Schedule: 14 / 14

Position Reports To: Senior Underground Technician

Position Overview

The key objective of this position is to manage all UG surveying tasks and complete weekly ventilation surveys.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly mine survey and reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting of ore reserves, production data, and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct daily mine survey tasks to ensure accurate reporting of production data, and compliance with regulations.
• Daily survey tasks include, but are not limited to: utilizing monopod survey systems to ensure line and grade, issuing development driving layouts, performing production mark-ups, conducting void scans using drones, and carrying out production drilling QA/QC
• Create/Amend survey SOPs as required.
• Conduct quality control checks on underground mine workings, including tunnels, shafts, and other mining infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient operations.
• Conduct weekly ventilation survey on mine ventilation systems to ensure adequate airflow and maintain a safe working environment for employees.
  
  

Qualifications

• A degree in Mine Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Underground Mine Surveyor
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations
• Experience with surveying and mapping software is an asset.
• Experience with ventilation software (E.g. Ventsim) is an asset.
• Experience with Deswik is an asset.
• Experience in month-end survey and reconciliation, ventilation monitoring, and quality control of underground mine workings.
• Experience with drone utilization in an underground mine is an asset.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to regulations, with experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing safety procedures.
• Possess Valid driver's license.
  
  

Why New Gold?

• 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
• Relocation Package
  
  

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.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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