Underground Geotechnical Engineer - EIT

Requisition ID 7887 - Posted 05/27/2026 - 7000 New Gold - Rainy River - Emo, Ontario

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

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.

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

Schedule: 14/14 Rotation with Camp

Position Reports To: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Position OverviewThe Underground Geotechnical Engineer - EIT is a key member of the Rainy River Mine Geotechnical Team and will report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer who will coordinate tasks in the office and in the field. The successful applicant will work at the Rainy River Underground Mine site.

The position will primarily provide geotechnical / ground control support to the Rainy River Underground Mine Technical Services team to execute the Ground Control Management Plan. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of ground control and providing ground support recommendations conforming with the Ontario OH\&S Act Regulation 854 – Mines and Mining Plants, and other relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the execution of all aspects related to ground control for the Rainy River Underground Mine.
• Ensure the Ground Control Management Plan remains current and is updated regularly with design revisions and background analysis to support ground support packages.
• Conduct inspections and implement instrumentation, surveillance, and monitoring systems to align with Quality Control program and Ground Control Management Plan.
• Carry out numerical modelling and stope stability analysis for underground excavations.
• Incorporate rock mass characterization and structural geology data into design and interpretation of stability analysis.
• Stay updated on current state of practice for underground geotechnical design and technologies.
• Communicate design basis and intent effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Perform quality control duties in accordance with the policies and procedures.
• Complete technical review of internal mine designs and deliverables from external consultants.
• Promote Health and Safety by participating in daily and weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Mining, Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree is considered beneficial.
• Registered, or able to be registered with the PEO as an EIT, or eligible for immediate registration.
• 1-3 years of experience in rock mechanics and ground support design is preferred. Co-op terms in geotechnical engineering will be considered as relevant experience.
• Experience at operating underground mines is preferred, experience at a long-hole stoping operation is beneficial.
• Experience with rock classification systems (RMR, Q’, GSI) and mapping.
• Experience with 2D and 3D geotechnical numerical modelling (i.e. RocScience products, Map3D) and mine planning software (i.e. Deswik).
• Experience with other geotechnical numerical modelling software (RocScience or Geostudio) and geological modelling software (Leapfrog).
• Ability to install geotechnical instrumentation, complete quality control, and interpret instrumentation data is preferred.
• A valid Ontario class G Class driver’s license (or equivalent Canadian driver’s license) with a clean driving abstract.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $90,000.00 - $113,000.00. * Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why Coeur? * Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program * Extended Health \& Dental Benefits * Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit * Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account * Annual Health Spending Account * Camp, Travel \& Meals provided

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

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.