Innovation Co-op

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

New Afton

Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.

Kamloops is a city of 105,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.

About the Role

Schedule: 5x2 or 4x3,  flexible work schedules available

Position Reports To: Innovation Business Analyst

Position Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our New Afton team for an 8 or 12-month work term commencing in September 2026. This position will provide support to the Innovation & Technology Team in delivering strategic initiatives across automation, telemetry, asset tracking, analytics, and integrated operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination
  
  
  
  • Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking innovation projects
  
  
  • Provide in-field support for underground deployment of innovation projects
  
  
  • Support implementation efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams and various project stakeholders
  
  
  • Maintain project documentation including timelines, deliverables, and progress report
  
  
  
  


• Data & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Build dashboards and reports using Power BI to support decision-making
  
  
  • Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, user guides, and technical documentation
  
  
  
  


• Innovation Support
  
  
  
  • Contribute to evaluation of new technologies and process improvements
  
  
  • Participate in meetings and workshops to capture insights and follow up on action items
  
  
  • Help prepare presentations and communication materials to showcase innovation outcomes
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Enrolled in third- or fourth-year University program in Computer Science or Software Engineering;


• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration;


• Show initiative and problem-solving abilities in addressing operational challenges;


• Be passionate about emerging technologies and continuous improvement;


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint);


• Be eager to learn tools such as Power BI, Deswik.Ops, Sandvik AutoMine Fleet, Sandvik Optimine, and ORB software;

Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

• Completion of pre-placement functional screen


• Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license


• Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada


• Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $52,000 to $64,480. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. 

To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume outlining their education, experience, and qualifications through our website at www.newgold.com in Word or PDF format no later than August 6, 2026.

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

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.
 

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