Underground Surveyor

New Gold Inc.

Emo Township

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive program
Extended Health & Dental
Disability insurance
RRSP match
Flight & Camp provided

Job summary

Coeur Mining, Rainy River, Ontario, is seeking an Underground Mine Surveyor to join the team and support production data reporting. The role requires a safety-first mindset and accurate surveying of underground development, with responsibilities including quality checks, drone/LiDAR scans, and month-end reconciliations.

You will report to the Senior Underground Technician and contribute to efficient operations.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Mine Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as an underground mine surveyor.
  • Experience with surveying and mapping software is an asset.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong safety focus and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily mine survey tasks to ensure accurate reporting of production data.
  • Perform quality control checks on underground workings and infrastructure.
  • Provide driving layouts for development crews using monopod systems.
  • Conduct void scans using drone and LiDAR payloads.
  • Make production and exploration drilling markups.
  • Complete month end survey reconciliation.
  • Complete construction markups when required.
  • Assist ventilation technicians with weekly vent surveys and reports.
  • Perform other survey tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication
Data analysis
Safety awareness
Driver's license

Education

Mine Technology degree/diploma

Tools

Deswik
Surveying software
Drone/LiDAR data

Job description

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit 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
  • 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
About Coeur Mining

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: 14 / 14

Position Reports To: Senior Underground Technician

Position Overview

The key objective of this position is to perform UG surveying and all relevant tasks associated with role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct daily mine survey tasks to ensure accurate reporting of production data, and compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct quality control checks on underground mine workings, including tunnels, shafts, and other mining infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient operations.
  • Provide driving layouts for underground development crews utilizing a monopod system, with potential for utilizing different methods in future.
  • Conduct void scans utilizing drone and Lidar payloads.
  • Conduct production and exploration drilling mark ups.
  • Complete month end survey reconciliation.
  • Complete construction markups when required.
  • Any/All other tasks introduced to survey team in the future.
  • Periodically assist ventilation technicians in completing weekly vent surveys and reports.
Qualifications
  • A degree/diploma in Mine Technology or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Underground Mine Surveyor
  • Experience with surveying and mapping software is an asset.
  • Experience with Deswik 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.
Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $75,000 - 100,000.

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

Why Coeur?
  • Highly competitive base salary, 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
  • Flight & Camp Provided

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.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

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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