Lead Mine Geologist

Lead Mine Geologist 
Musselwhite Mine 

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Build your career at Musselwhite, a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining. Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results. We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster. We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992. Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.

Purpose: 
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Lead Mine Geologist to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Lead Mine Geologist plays a key role in delivering high-quality geological inputs that support safe and efficient underground production. This position focuses on daily ore control, mining performance, face mapping, and short-term geological interpretation. The Lead Mine Geologist works closely with operations, mine planning, and technical services to ensure accurate geological models, optimal ore extraction, and continuous improvement in grade 
control practices. 
 
Responsibilities include: 
• Plan and organize detailed face mapping, chip sampling, and geological inspections to support short-term ore control in production stopes and development. 
• Assist with stope optimization by integrating geological data into production designs, ensuring optimal ore recovery and minimizing dilution. 
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure geological inputs are accurately reflected in stope layouts, blast designs, and backfill sequencing. 
• Monitor geological aspects of active stopes and development headings, ensuring compliance with geology-based design parameters. 
• Train and Mentor Underground Mine Geologists, including going underground on a regular basis to train/ guide/ 
assist with sampling, mapping and other geological activities. 
• Contribute to maintaining and updating 3D geological models using site-standard software (Deswik). 
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry, validation, and management in the production geology database. 
• Support safe execution of underground tasks by following and promoting site safety procedures. 
 
Education and Experience: 
• 4+ years of relevant experience in production geology 
• Registration as a Professional Geologist, or eligibility for registration required 
• Knowledge of Vulcan, AcQuire, and Deswik software would be an asset 
• Ability to frequently lift, carry and push 55 lbs 
• Ability to frequently reach below and at-shoulder level 
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) 
• Team player with a willingness to work with a multicultural team of multiple disciplines 
• Committed to working in a safe, socially responsible manner 

Working Conditions: 
• The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day 
 
Compensation: 
• The salary for this position is $125,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. 
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance. 
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.