Director Mine Engineering
By New Gold - Rainy River
Location: Toronto, On
New Gold is an intermediate gold mining company. The company has a portfolio of four producing assets and two significant development projects. The New Afton Mine in Canada, the Mesquite Mine in the United States, the Peak Mines in Australia and the Cerro San Pedro Mine in Mexico, provide the company with its current production base and solid foundation. In addition, New Gold owns 100% of the Rainy River and Blackwater projects, both in Canada. Additionally, New Gold owns an interest in the El Morro project in Chile. New Gold's objective is to be the leading intermediate gold producer, focused on the environment and social responsibility.
Our Values drive every decision and action we take at New Gold:
• Integrity: Do what’s right
• Creativity: Lead with innovation
• Commitment: Deliver
• Develop our employees: Commitment to personal development
• Teamwork: Leverage our collective skills
For further information on our company, please visit www.newgold.com.
POSITION SPECIFICATION
The primary focus of this role is to assist the Vice President of Operations in ensuring that the company’s mining operations are operating in the most efficient manner possible, that operating practices are of the highest standards and that continuous improvement and sharing of best practices is ongoing. Secondary focuses relate to the company’s development projects and corporate development initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with each of the New Gold’s mining operations and operations support team to develop, trouble shoot and execute short and long range targets
• Work with each of the Company’s operations to develop and refine Life-of-Mine Plans and budgets
• Work with the Company’s Corporate Geologist to update Resource and Reserve Statements on an annual basis
• Works with the Company’s operations personnel to evaluate and execute business improvement strategies
• In conjunction with the Company’s Financial Analyst, contributes to financial models to evaluate various production alternatives and improvements
• Assists the Corporate Development Department in evaluating potential new acquisitions;
• Undertakes special projects as required
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• A Bachelor`s degree in Mining Engineering
• Professional Engineer Designation
• Minimum of eight years at an operation with a total of ten years’ relative experience needed
• Experience with open-pit mining is essential, and underground mining an asset
• Skills in influencing, persuading and motivating various individuals and groups to achieve a desired outcome in line with New Gold’s values
• Passion for mentoring and development of staff
• Experience in negotiating complex problems with conflicting priorities
• High-level of creativity, initiatives, resourcefulness and self-motivation
• Ability to travel to visit operating and development sites on a frequent basis, sometimes on short notice
COMPENSATION
A competitive salary, performance bonus plan, and benefits, will be provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by completing the online Job Application Form below and by attaching your Cover Letter and Resume.