Mining Project Engineer/Coordinator

New Gold Inc.

$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering and P.Eng designation or eligible as P.Eng.
  • Applied Science Technologist with 5+ years of technical project management experience
  • 3-5 years of project management experience with demonstrated project delivery success
  • Experience in project development from scoping to commissioning
  • Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
  • Familiarity with engineering and construction RFP development and responses
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Proficiency in time management and multitasking
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in mining, tailings, civil construction, and mill processing as an asset
  • PMP designation as an asset

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans and schedules, monitoring progress against them
  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and departments for project success
  • Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring quality and safety compliance
  • Create project budgets and provide monthly forecast updates
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports
  • Prepare technical project reports and progress updates
  • Evaluate risks and opportunities, providing mitigation recommendations
  • Oversee project activities, including field inspections
  • Prepare design and construction RFP packages
  • Compile handover documentation for project sponsors and operations team

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options (5x2 or 4x3)
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Performance bonus plan
  • Opportunity to work in a team environment
  • Split time between office and field locations
Full Job Description
About the Role

Schedule: 5x2 or 4x3, flexible work schedule options available

Position Reports To: Project Lead

Position Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including contractors, consultants, technical services, supply chain, finance, and mining/mill operations, to ensure successful project delivery while adhering to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be assigned to sustaining and/or non-sustaining capital projects as required by business needs. Projects may include site operational and maintenance improvement projects in the mill, on surface, or underground. Projects range from feasibility studies to full EPC delivery.

Working Conditions
  • Split time between office and field (driving and walking)
  • Minimal/occasional lifting required (typically less than 10kgs)
  • Team environment, with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop project plans, and schedules, and monitor progress (e.g. earned-value) against these plans
  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other departments to ensure successful project delivery
  • Monitor and manage contractor and consultant performance, review proposals, and ensure quality control and safety compliance
  • Develop project budgets and provide monthly forecast updates
  • Manage project documentation, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and reported
  • Prepare and review technical reports, project documentation, and progress reports
  • Conduct evaluations to identify potential risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations for mitigation and improvement
  • Coordinate and oversee project activities, including performing field inspections
  • Preparation and evaluation of design and construction request for proposal (RFP) packages
  • Prepare handover documentation for project sponsors and the operations team


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering with Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or eligible for registration as P.Eng. Registered EITs may be considered.
  • Or Applied Science Technologist with 5 + years' Technical project management experience
  • 3-5 years project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects
  • Experience in project development from scoping through commissioning
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience with development of and responses to engineering and construction RFP
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues in a timely and effective manner
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Experience in underground and/or surface mining, tailings, civil construction, and mill processing an asset
  • Project management professional (PMP) designation an asset


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 $100,000 to $120,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. 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.

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on September 8, 2026.

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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