Document Controller Assistant - 6-Month Term

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 employees, 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:

1. A stimulating values-based work environment
2. A culture of collaboration and inclusion
3. Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
4. Career development opportunities
5. A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
6. A competitive total compensation program
7. 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, 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 halfway 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 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: 5 Days On / 2 Days Off & 4 Days On / 3 Days Off (9 Hour Work Day)

Reporting to: Document Control Specialist

Position Overview:
The Document Control Assistant works to ensure orderly and accessible storage of all site documents and provides assistance to the Document Control Specialist.

This position is based in our Thunder Bay office location.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Digitize, organize and maintain all documents adhering to the company’s document control processes and procedures.
2. Review completeness and accuracy of metadata for submitted documents and records.
3. Ensure all documents adhere to project and operational standards and corporate branding guidelines.
4. Support the creation, review, and approval of documents, and how those documents are systematically retained including tracking, distribution, and disposition.
5. Provide occasional training and support to users of SharePoint (Library and MOC), InEight Document, and best practices in document control, document management, and records management.
6. Respond to inquiries and provide support for document retrieval.
7. Promote a site-wide, team-based culture between employees, departments, and contractors.
8. Execute work to the highest standards and in accordance with New Gold’s Policies.

Qualifications:

1. Strong organization and communication skills with an attention to detail.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Products including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
3. Familiarity with Multifunctional devices (i.e.: scanner/printer).
4. Knowledge or experience using InEight software or electronic document management software would be an asset.
5. Knowledge of cloud-based platforms or services such as SharePoint and Google Cloud.
6. Knowledge or experience in document control or construction administration is considered an asset.
7. Good judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
8. Comfortable participating in virtual and in-person meetings.

Working Conditions:
Office-based role with occasional field visits (driving/walking).
Minimal/occasional lifting required (typically less than 10kgs).

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 formal 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.