Mine Engineer in Training

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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

About Coeur Mining

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.

New Afton

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 105,000 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: 4x3, Monday – Thursday,5x2, Monday – Friday

Position Reports To: Technical Area Lead

Position Overview : Coeur New Afton is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Engineers in Training (EITs) to join the Technical Services team at our underground block caving operation. As an integral part of New Afton’s Technical Services team, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of technical growth opportunities. The Mine Engineer in Training will be initially placed dependent on the successful candidate’s relevant experience and current business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Mine Planning

• Prepare long-range production planning updates using PCBC production planning software
• Perform mine tonnage, grade and metal tracking and reconciliations
• Monitor draw compliance, cave propagation and performance
• Regularly update ORB draw management program incorporating stakeholder recommendations (ie. geotechnical, geology, planning, operations)
• Preparation of drill and blast letters as needed
• Support with preparation of design change drawings, progress tracking and developing mid-range plans
• Support the Integrated Operations Center with short range planning where required
• Prepare regular mine reports and plans, cost estimates, trade-off studies, and economic justifications
• Participate in regular underground inspections and field observations
• Monitor productivity rates and other KPIs to identify improvement opportunities

Projects

• Develop project plans and schedules, and monitor progress (e.g. earned-value) against these plans
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other departments to ensure successful project delivery
• Monitor and manage contractor and consultant performance, review proposals, and ensure quality control and safety compliance
• Develop project budgets and provide monthly forecast updates
• Manage project documentation, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and reported
• Prepare regular project status reports, support project controls and procurement processes

Ventilation

• Complete ventilation audits and inspections
• Develop and communicate detailed short and mid-term ventilation plans to operations and maintenance teams
• Design and maintain ventilation model and drawings using VentSim and Deswik mine planning software
• Monitor performance of primary and auxiliary ventilation systems and troubleshoot as required to maintain safety of underground workers
• Provide and maintain updated emergency egress prints

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Previous engineering experience at an underground mining operation is considered an asset, with preference for block caving, sub-level caving, or stoping experience
• Registration, or immediate eligibility to register, with EGBC as an EIT
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience using Deswik, Surpac, PCBC software considered an asset
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle in an underground environment

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 $74,000 to $90,000. 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 May 26, 2026.

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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