Site Services Carpenter

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 www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.

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

Position: Site Services Carpenter

Shift: 7/7 - 12 hour days

Position Reports to: Site Services Shift Supervisor

Position Overview 

The role of the Site Services Carpenter is to carry out the maintenance on, and installation of Site Services Infrastructure. Ensure all activities are carried out in conformance with New Gold’s policies and procedures including cultural, safety and environmental.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of Site Services mobile equipment, shop tools, and hand tools.


• Work in confined spaces such as in crawlspaces, attics, etc.


• Service and install doors and automatic door closers.


• Flooring installation.


• Concrete forming, pouring, and finishing.


• Window repairs and installation


• Mould remediation as required.


• Perform QA/QC checks for all work performed.


• Develop procedures as required.


• Perform general duties assigned.


• Assist other trades within the Site Services Department.

Qualifications 

• Journeyman Carpenter Ticket required.


• Scaffolding ticket considered a strong asset.


• Class G Driver’s License Required.


• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.


• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Working at Heights Certification.

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $120,000 to 125,000.

*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.


• Camp and Travel allowance 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.

Additional Information

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