GIS Specialist Job at New Gold Inc.
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, 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.
Schedule: 5x2
Reporting to: Senior GIS Analyst
Position Overview:
This position will require the GIS Specialist to work in the Thunder Bay office with occasional travel to the mine site (approximately 5 times per year for 3 – 4 days at a time) to conduct training sessions, presentations, and field work. Office work will primarily consist of support and maintenance of existing web GIS systems, SQL Server database management, data processing and visualizations, digitizing, systems development, cartography and other general GIS tasks and user support. Initially, the GIS Specialist will be mainly responsible for completing existing procedures relating to regular systems maintenance with the ability to advance into higher-level projects involving systems development and GIS and data analysis. Field assignments will include RPAS (drone) surveys and photography, installing and surveying Ground Control Points (GCPs), servicing existing weather stations, collection of geospatial data and other survey and GPS field work. Field work could occur in any weather and during all seasons.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and maintenance of existing web GIS and Instrumentation systems.
Geospatial analysis (Geoprocessing, Model Builder, queries, etc. with ArcGIS Pro).
SQL Server database management.
Cartography and mapping (both web and desktop GIS).
Data processing and visualizations.
Drone survey data processing using photogrammetry software.
Web GIS and Instrumentation systems training.
Digitize geospatial features from orthoimagery.
Daily systems health check.
Complete existing procedures (update/publish basemaps, drone orthomosaic, reference map, etc.)
RPAS Surveys and GPS and survey field work.
Host presentations and training sessions remotely and on site.
Troubleshoot issues and develop and implement solutions and workarounds.
Develop and document new and update existing procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirments:
Diploma or degree in geographic information systems, cartography, or equivalent.
Valid class G driver's license.
2-5 years of GIS, Geomatics, or related experience.
2-5 years hands-on ArcGIS PRO experience.
Comfortable with ArcGIS Pro: Running GP tools, editing data, digitizing, converting/packaging data.
Familiarity with ArcGIS Portal/Online: Can publish services and build/edit web maps.
Some database background (querying data, creating tables/views, etc.)
Some basic scripting knowledge.
Strong computer skills, familiarity with MS Office, MS Access, and Excel.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
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.
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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, 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.
Schedule: 5x2
Reporting to: Senior GIS Analyst
Position Overview:
This position will require the GIS Specialist to work in the Thunder Bay office with occasional travel to the mine site (approximately 5 times per year for 3 – 4 days at a time) to conduct training sessions, presentations, and field work. Office work will primarily consist of support and maintenance of existing web GIS systems, SQL Server database management, data processing and visualizations, digitizing, systems development, cartography and other general GIS tasks and user support. Initially, the GIS Specialist will be mainly responsible for completing existing procedures relating to regular systems maintenance with the ability to advance into higher-level projects involving systems development and GIS and data analysis. Field assignments will include RPAS (drone) surveys and photography, installing and surveying Ground Control Points (GCPs), servicing existing weather stations, collection of geospatial data and other survey and GPS field work. Field work could occur in any weather and during all seasons.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and maintenance of existing web GIS and Instrumentation systems.
Geospatial analysis (Geoprocessing, Model Builder, queries, etc. with ArcGIS Pro).
SQL Server database management.
Cartography and mapping (both web and desktop GIS).
Data processing and visualizations.
Drone survey data processing using photogrammetry software.
Web GIS and Instrumentation systems training.
Digitize geospatial features from orthoimagery.
Daily systems health check.
Complete existing procedures (update/publish basemaps, drone orthomosaic, reference map, etc.)
RPAS Surveys and GPS and survey field work.
Host presentations and training sessions remotely and on site.
Troubleshoot issues and develop and implement solutions and workarounds.
Develop and document new and update existing procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirments:
Diploma or degree in geographic information systems, cartography, or equivalent.
Valid class G driver's license.
2-5 years of GIS, Geomatics, or related experience.
2-5 years hands-on ArcGIS PRO experience.
Comfortable with ArcGIS Pro: Running GP tools, editing data, digitizing, converting/packaging data.
Familiarity with ArcGIS Portal/Online: Can publish services and build/edit web maps.
Some database background (querying data, creating tables/views, etc.)
Some basic scripting knowledge.
Strong computer skills, familiarity with MS Office, MS Access, and Excel.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
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.
Please Note :
optimuspartners.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, optimuspartners.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.