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Environmental Geoscientist Engineer​/Specialist

Job in Kamloops, BC, Canada
Listing for: New Gold Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
  • Science
    Environmental Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 93000 - 113000 CAD Yearly CAD 93000.00 113000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at . To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the .

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

  • A stimulating values-based work
  • 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 picturesque 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

Flexible schedule; 4x3 or 5x2

Position Reports To

Senior Hydrogeologist

Position Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Geoscientist / Engineer commencing in January 2026. This position is also open to Geoscientists or Engineers in Training and will report to the Senior Hydrogeologist , and provide assistance to the Environment, Lands and Permitting Team. The position includes a blend of field and office work and will provide exposure to wide variety of mining and environmental projects.

New Afton Mine is an underground mine and comfortability working in an underground setting is an important aspect of the position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitoring and reporting of inflows for the underground mine (water quantity and quality)
  • Maintain the site wide operational water balance model and provide input to water management activities
  • Track and monitor the underground water balance
  • Support for hydrogeological investigations with specific aspects related to the cave zone hydrology as part of the Underground Water Management and Mudrush Management Teams
  • Support surface water and groundwater monitoring and investigations and associated data management
  • Project coordination and contractor supervision
  • Safety conscious and ability to act as the ELP departmental safety lead / guide for underground access
Qualifications
  • A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental/Mining Engineering
  • Registered, or eligible for registration as a P.Geo/P.Eng
  • Registered EIT/GITs with 2+ years’ experience may be considered
  • 2-5 years practical water or hydrogeological experience working at, or as a consultant for, a mine or similar heavy industry
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and environmental data database or modelling software (i.e. EQuiS, goldsim, etc)
  • Class 5 Driver’s License and access to personal transportation
Preference Will Be Given To Those With
  • Leadership of field programs
  • Experience in the mining sector or water management in other sectors
  • Organization and analysis of monitoring data
  • Technical writing , presentation and report compilation
Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

  • Successful 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 range for this position is between $93,000 and $113,000. A competitive performance bonus plan and benefits will be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful…

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