Underground Production Superintendent - Emo, Ontario

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 ...

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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 To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the

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.

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:
2 weeks on 2 weeks off (FIFO)

Position Reports To:
UG Mine Manager

Position Overview
The role of the Underground Superintendent is to oversee all underground mining activities to ensure operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Your responsibilities will include managing the UG contractors, execution of daily production, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll be pivotal in meeting production and development targets and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You'll have the authority to set objectives and guidelines, create schedules, delegate tasks, and develop strategies to optimize operations and fulfill project requirements. Additionally, you will ensure that goals are met while upholding and embodying New Gold's values.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, production, quality, and budgets within your area of mine operations.
• Lead and manage the underground mining team, including all UG contractors, General Supervisors, and some support staff.
• Review and approve Contractor daily time sheets and delays as well as monthly invoicing.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to coordinate resources and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance team capabilities.
• Foster a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Actively promote, monitor, and enforce adherence to safe work practices.
• Collaborate with technical services to adjust mine plans, optimizing production and reducing costs.
• Ensure all operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and audits to identify and address risks.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage inventory of mining supplies, explosives, and equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement initiatives to boost productivity, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to monitor progress and drive performance.
• Track and report on key metrics, including production volumes, development meters, and equipment utilization.
• Continuously develop and refine technical management skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• 15+years' experience in mining industry, with at least 5 years in a frontline supervisory role
• Technical Degree in Mine Engineering or relevant discipline considered an asset
• Previous experience overseeing work of contractors in underground mines
• Ontario Common Core programs for underground and supervisors
• Requires a total awareness of and commitment to health, safety, and the environment in the workplace
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Strong practical experience in reading and understanding drive prints and other engineered drawings and maps
• Practical understanding of geotechnical hazards and identification in the underground
• Practical experience in modified avoca underground mining method
• A valid Canadian driver's license is required
• Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

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
• Company share program
• Flights, camp provided

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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