Red Seal Millwright
Top Benefits
About the role
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 to 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. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at
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
New Afton Mine 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 90,000 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: 7 on 7 off, Wednesday-Tuesday, night shift requirement on a rotating schedule
Position Reports To: Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Position Overview Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) provides skilled expertise, executing world class maintenance practices and lubrication techniques. Providing support in response to operational changes resulting from the malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement or installation of new equipment associated with all aspects of the mine site including surface and underground operations. The Technician conducts preventative/corrective maintenance on all fixed plant systems. Red Seal Millwrights are an instrumental part of the planning team during the maintenance, installation, or modification of new or existing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Executing condition based monitoring inspections
- Performing world class asset lubrication techniques
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Asset maintenance both on surface and underground
- Effectively communicating with all levels of the organization
- Providing feedback to reliability personnel regarding equipment strategy documents and improvement opportunities
Qualifications
- Red Seal Millwright Certification
- Experience on a mine site maintaining milling, crushing, conveying, and pumping equipment
- Understanding of reliability tools and techniques
- Knowledge of world class lubrication and oil sampling techniques
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With
- Experience working in an underground mine
- A complimentary trade ticket i.e. Welder/Fabricator
- Experience using condition-based monitoring techniques
- Machinery Lubricant Training
- Other mechanical trade education. E.g., Diploma, certificate
- Experience working as a crew lead hand or supervisor, or in maintenance planning
- Experience working with SAP or other CMMS
Compensation The anticipated salary for this position will be between $108,000 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 August 31, 2025. 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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About New Gold
New Gold Inc. is a multinational mining company with gold, silver and copper containing assets. It engages in both exploratory and production activity in North America (produces in the US, Mexico, development and exploration in Canada), South America (Chile, Brazil) and Australia.
Red Seal Millwright
Top Benefits
About the role
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 to 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. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at
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
New Afton Mine 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 90,000 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: 7 on 7 off, Wednesday-Tuesday, night shift requirement on a rotating schedule
Position Reports To: Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Position Overview Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) provides skilled expertise, executing world class maintenance practices and lubrication techniques. Providing support in response to operational changes resulting from the malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement or installation of new equipment associated with all aspects of the mine site including surface and underground operations. The Technician conducts preventative/corrective maintenance on all fixed plant systems. Red Seal Millwrights are an instrumental part of the planning team during the maintenance, installation, or modification of new or existing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Executing condition based monitoring inspections
- Performing world class asset lubrication techniques
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Asset maintenance both on surface and underground
- Effectively communicating with all levels of the organization
- Providing feedback to reliability personnel regarding equipment strategy documents and improvement opportunities
Qualifications
- Red Seal Millwright Certification
- Experience on a mine site maintaining milling, crushing, conveying, and pumping equipment
- Understanding of reliability tools and techniques
- Knowledge of world class lubrication and oil sampling techniques
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With
- Experience working in an underground mine
- A complimentary trade ticket i.e. Welder/Fabricator
- Experience using condition-based monitoring techniques
- Machinery Lubricant Training
- Other mechanical trade education. E.g., Diploma, certificate
- Experience working as a crew lead hand or supervisor, or in maintenance planning
- Experience working with SAP or other CMMS
Compensation The anticipated salary for this position will be between $108,000 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 August 31, 2025. 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.
Visit our
About New Gold
New Gold Inc. is a multinational mining company with gold, silver and copper containing assets. It engages in both exploratory and production activity in North America (produces in the US, Mexico, development and exploration in Canada), South America (Chile, Brazil) and Australia.