Production 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:
We are seeking a motivated Production Geologist to join our team, reporting to the Senior Production Geologist.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide effective grade control of the underground mine
- Perform sampling and mapping of underground headings and associated reporting
- Liaise with Engineering and Mining Departments to optimize grade control and operational efficiency
- Provide information for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Perform interpretation and modeling of lithology and mineralogy
- Design and manage delineation drilling programs
- Interpret geological data and model deposits
- Log diamond drill core as required
Education and Experience:
- 4-year B.Sc. degree in Geology, or equivalent 2 - 5 years of relevant experience preferred
- Geo, or working towards designation
- Knowledge of Deswik and Acquire software’s is an asset
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation)
- Ability to frequently lift, carry and push 55 lbs
- Ability to frequently reach below and at-shoulder level
- Strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner
- Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Working Conditions:
- The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.
Compensation:
- The base salary range for this position is CAD$105,000 - $117,500 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 10% 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.