Careers

Spotlight on Success: Wyatt Ruttan’s Red Seal Journey

Wyatt Ruttan, a proud member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation and heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at New Afton, has always had a knack for taking things apart. Though as a kid, he admits, they didn’t always go back together. Today, that same curiosity is powering a career grounded in determination, support, and a […]

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Wyatt Ruttan, a proud member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation and heavy-duty mechanic apprentice at New Afton, has always had a knack for taking things apart. Though as a kid, he admits, they didn’t always go back together. Today, that same curiosity is powering a career grounded in determination, support, and a

Future Women in Mining Event Returns 

Inspiring the Next Generation of Women In June, New Afton hosted its annual Future Women in Mining event—an immersive, on-site experience designed to introduce local high school students to the wide range of careers available in the mining industry. The event welcomed young women from schools across the Kamloops area, offering them a firsthand look

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Women In June, New Afton hosted its annual Future Women in Mining event—an immersive, on-site experience designed to introduce local high school students to the wide range of careers available in the mining industry. The event welcomed young women from schools across the Kamloops area, offering them a firsthand look

Carving His Path: 4th SSN Apprentice at New Afton 

Working at the New Afton Mine always felt like the right path for Dallas Deneault, Lead Geotechnician with the Exploration team and a member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation. Dallas grew up driving past the mine, imagining himself one day being part of its future.   “It was always in the back of

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Working at the New Afton Mine always felt like the right path for Dallas Deneault, Lead Geotechnician with the Exploration team and a member of the Skeetchestn community of the Secwépemc Nation. Dallas grew up driving past the mine, imagining himself one day being part of its future.   “It was always in the back of

A New Era of Mining: Marisol Barragán’s Vision for a More Equitable Industry 

Marisol Barragán and the team at New Gold’s Cerro San Pedro Mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, have spent years planning for the mine’s closure.     “I’m a lawyer by profession, with a master’s degree in human rights and a specialization in energy and environmental policy and management,” said Marisol. “I started working in mining

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Marisol Barragán and the team at New Gold’s Cerro San Pedro Mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, have spent years planning for the mine’s closure.     “I’m a lawyer by profession, with a master’s degree in human rights and a specialization in energy and environmental policy and management,” said Marisol. “I started working in mining

Heavy Metal Rocks: Shaping Futures and Bridging Generations

Every spring in Kamloops, the roar of engines signals more than just excitement, it marks the return of Heavy Metal Rocks—a hands-on event where high school students get behind the controls of real heavy equipment, learn directly from industry professionals, and explore career paths they may never have considered.   “You see them on day one,

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Every spring in Kamloops, the roar of engines signals more than just excitement, it marks the return of Heavy Metal Rocks—a hands-on event where high school students get behind the controls of real heavy equipment, learn directly from industry professionals, and explore career paths they may never have considered.   “You see them on day one,

Opening Doors to Careers at New Afton

Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc Trades Sampler Tour In April, twelve students joined New Afton for the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Trades Sampler Tour. Although not all participants were TteS members, they all shared a common curiosity about the trades and a desire to see career opportunities firsthand. “It was great to see New Afton employees come

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Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc Trades Sampler Tour In April, twelve students joined New Afton for the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Trades Sampler Tour. Although not all participants were TteS members, they all shared a common curiosity about the trades and a desire to see career opportunities firsthand. “It was great to see New Afton employees come

Charting Her Own Path: Making the Most of Employee Development

Every day is different for Nimmi Dhadwal, the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent at New Gold’s New Afton Mine. She took on the role in September 2023, managing a team of safety advisors and trainers, supporting departments with incident investigations and working to advance New Afton’s strong health and safety culture. “No situation, incident or

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Every day is different for Nimmi Dhadwal, the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent at New Gold’s New Afton Mine. She took on the role in September 2023, managing a team of safety advisors and trainers, supporting departments with incident investigations and working to advance New Afton’s strong health and safety culture. “No situation, incident or

Gaining Work Experience Through New Afton’s Co-op Program 

Stacey French, a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, was successful in her application for the Supply Chain Cooperative Education student placement at New Gold. Stacey is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Supply Chain Management at Thompson Rivers University.   Co-op student work terms at the New Afton Mine are eight to twelve

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Stacey French, a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, was successful in her application for the Supply Chain Cooperative Education student placement at New Gold. Stacey is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Supply Chain Management at Thompson Rivers University.   Co-op student work terms at the New Afton Mine are eight to twelve

Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation Apprenticeships

In 2023, New Gold in partnership with the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) offered SSN employees the opportunity to advance their career through the SSN Sponsored Apprenticeship.  Apprenticeships are mutually beneficial, as the employee gains invaluable experience, knowledge and abilities to succeed in their chosen field, university-level qualifications, and the prospect of higher earning potential,

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In 2023, New Gold in partnership with the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) offered SSN employees the opportunity to advance their career through the SSN Sponsored Apprenticeship.  Apprenticeships are mutually beneficial, as the employee gains invaluable experience, knowledge and abilities to succeed in their chosen field, university-level qualifications, and the prospect of higher earning potential,

Heavy Metal Rocks – Rockin’ Out With New Afton 

On April 12-15, School District 73 Trades and Transitions School hosted their 15th annual Heavy Metal Rocks event at the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc gravel pit. This yearly event provides opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students to explore careers as heavy equipment operators in a variety of industries, including mining. Throughout the program students receive

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On April 12-15, School District 73 Trades and Transitions School hosted their 15th annual Heavy Metal Rocks event at the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc gravel pit. This yearly event provides opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students to explore careers as heavy equipment operators in a variety of industries, including mining. Throughout the program students receive

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Women in Mining and Resources

Mentorship Program This year, New Gold is supporting five women across the company to participate in the International Women in Mining Mentorship Program (IWiM). IWiM is a global organization committed to advancing women in mining and aims to lead global change towards gender equality in the industry. It is a not-for-profit organization registered as a

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Mentorship Program This year, New Gold is supporting five women across the company to participate in the International Women in Mining Mentorship Program (IWiM). IWiM is a global organization committed to advancing women in mining and aims to lead global change towards gender equality in the industry. It is a not-for-profit organization registered as a

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New Diversity and Inclusion Committee across all three sites

A new Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Committee has formed at New Gold for 2021. The company-wide committee has 14 members, from all areas of the operation and all three New Gold locations: Corporate Head Office, Rainy River and New Afton. The committee aims to identify a baseline of where New Gold is now and identify

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A new Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Committee has formed at New Gold for 2021. The company-wide committee has 14 members, from all areas of the operation and all three New Gold locations: Corporate Head Office, Rainy River and New Afton. The committee aims to identify a baseline of where New Gold is now and identify