Human Resources Generalist

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: 40 hours per week, flexible work schedule available

Position Reports To: Human Resources Superintendent

Position Overview

The HR Generalist works with a team that prioritizes integrity in managing confidential issues with tact and discretion. This opportunity will expose you to new challenges at our ever evolving operation alongside a team of highly motivated, creative professionals who will be your biggest supporters and committed resources. While the HR profession can include serious, complex situations, we are each others' advocates and we aim to make everyone's day enjoyable and fun; finding creative solutions, encouraging supportive ideas and continuous improvement, we look for opportunity in every challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a professional relationship between site employees, site leadership and human resources by ensuring a sense of confidentiality, mutual trust, respect and teamwork
• Provide guidance to employees and department leadership teams regarding Human Resources policies, procedures and legislation
• Provide regular training to all levels of supervision across site on various HR related topics
• Maintain HRIS systems and other records
• Provide analytical support by generating reports and consolidating data for management presentations and/or reports (quarterly metrics, vacation reporting, etc.)
• Assist with the planning, coordination and deployment of HR policies, guidelines and practices
• Work with department leadership to establish recruitment requirements and manage and participate in the full cycle of the recruitment process
• Support onboarding of new employees to the organization’s culture and processes
• Support the strong team environment across the organization through collaboration, exceptional customer service and proactive problem-solving
• Other activities as needed to support the HR Team and New Afton site
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in HR or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resource experience in a variety of HR functions
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required
• A well developed communicator who is able to operate effectively and professionally within the organization
• Highly ethical and able to deal with confidential issues with tact and discretion
• An out-of-the-box problem solver, analytical thinker
• Able to demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in an environment with competing demands and deadlines
• Previous systems experience using SAP, SharePoint and SuccessFactors considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are working towards their Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
  
  

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 $75,000 to $85,000. 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 October 17, 2024.

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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