Health and Safety Superintendent
Musselwhite Mine
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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
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Health and Safety Superintendent will assist the Manager in coordinating the Health & Safety department in providing the appropriate training and safety guidance to all employees in all departments; including contractors. This role promotes, coordinates and implements activities to improve and maintain high levels of safety performance across the mine site. This role acts as a resource for all of the workplace parties and an advocate of the Internal responsibility System (IRS).
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the inherent programs i.e. Hazard & Risk Recognition and Mitigation, Safety Meetings, Event Reporting and Investigation quality, Action Management, Contractor Safety Management, etc.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing job procedures relevant to health, safety and security.
• Monitor the functioning of the IRS and make recommendations for its improvement.
• Regularly audit or arrange for the audit of the elements of the health and safety system, and to suggest ways of improving them.
• Regularly audit and inspect the operation for compliance with the Act, Regulations and company policies / procedures.
• Report to departmental manager on the safety and health status of the operation.
• Advise workers, supervisors and management personnel on technical safety & health matters.
• Provide management with statistical reports, in departmental managers absence.
• Actively participate in safety groups i.e. Musselwhite Safety Group, WSN technical committee(s), Ontario Mining Association, etc as needed.
• Attend crew safety meetings.
• Supervise and support the Occupational Health Nurses with preventative programs and WSIB issues.
• Oversee and promote use of FRA (Formal Risk Assessment), JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) and FLRA (Field Level Risk Asessment) processes.
• Assist in managing site security contractor group.
• Assist in management of site clinic facility and occupational health team.
• Assist in managing department budget.
• Work closely with the Technical Training and Emergency Services Superintendent and provide support with training and emergency response initiatives.
• Ensure reportable incidents to the Ministry of Labour are communicated in a timely manner, and orders are completed.
• Interacts with Department Heads, Superintendents, Coordinators, Front Line Supervisors and employees.
• Interact with outside agencies i.e. WSIB, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Colleges and Universities, etc.
• All other relevant duties as assigned by the Health and Safety Manager.
Required Experience & Skills:
• Minimum grade 12 completion; technical diploma preferred.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Mines & Mining Plants, surface and underground mine rescue training, WHMIS and Loss Control techniques.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accreditation in the Underground Supervisory Common Core.
• Accredited Safety Auditor.
• 10 years’ experience working in mining operations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to plan and schedule programs and activities.
Working Conditions:
• The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.
Compensation:
• The salary range for this position is CAD $137,000.00 - $154,000.00 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 25% 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.