Posted 11 days ago
Assay Lab Trainee
@ New Gold Inc.
Emo, Ontario
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Overview
New Gold Inc., now part of Coeur Mining, is hiring an entry-level Assay Lab Trainee at the Rainy River gold mine in northwestern Ontario. The role involves sample weighing, drying and preparation, crushing and pulverizing, LIMS data entry and routine QA/QC, on a 7/7 schedule of 12-hour days and nights. The posting states a salary of $58,000 to $61,000 and a competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Weigh, dry and inventory samples
- Crush and pulverize mill and geological samples
- Enter data and set up batch runs in LIMS
- Complete routine QA/QC checks including PSA
- Maintain crusher and pulverizer and keep logbooks
Requirements summary:
- No lab experience required; on-the-job training provided
- Sample preparation or mineral processing an asset
- Microsoft Office and SAP/LIMS familiarity valued
- Commitment to safety and willingness to learn
- First aid certificate desirable
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First aid certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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New Gold Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Job description
Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit to learn more.
Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
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.
Rainy River
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, 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.
About The Role
Position: Assay Lab Trainee
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12-hour days/nights
Position Reports To: Assay Lab Supervisor
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a dedicated hard-working individual to join our team as a Assay Lab Trainee. Working at the onsite laboratory and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, the Assay Lab Trainee’s primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate analytical services to the Rainy River Gold Mine Operations. While Assay Lab and mineral processing experience is not required for this position, it is considered to be a valuable asset. This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining 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
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on .
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
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.
Rainy River
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, 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.
About The Role
Position: Assay Lab Trainee
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12-hour days/nights
Position Reports To: Assay Lab Supervisor
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a dedicated hard-working individual to join our team as a Assay Lab Trainee. Working at the onsite laboratory and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, the Assay Lab Trainee’s primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate analytical services to the Rainy River Gold Mine Operations. While Assay Lab and mineral processing experience is not required for this position, it is considered to be a valuable asset. This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position.
- Local applicants of the Rainy River District will be given priority. Please note that camp accommodations are not provided for this role.
- Responsible for the weighing, drying and inventory of samples.
- Accurate data entry and set up of batch runs using LIMS.
- Safely and efficiently perform crushing and pulverizing of routine mill and geological samples.
- Ensure routine QA/QC checks, including Particle Size Analysis (PSA), are completed.
- Responsible for equipment (crusher and pulverizer) maintenance and checks.
- Keep a logbook for all routine equipment maintenance and daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping schedules.
- Collaborate with crew members, lead hands and supervisor to ensure tasks are completed safely, timely and efficiently.
- Execute procedures and systems to achieve results within given timeframes according to the Laboratory Service Agreement.
- Provide support to the team to meet OHSE site standards - ensuring all lab work areas are safe.
- Previous experience sample preparation or mineral processing is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is an asset.
- Familiarity with SAP & LIMS is desirable.
- First aid certificate – desirable.
- Work in a team environment to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude, commitment to safety and desire to learn.
- Good initiative and judgement .
- Communicates effectively.
- Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.
- Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining 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
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