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Imagine being part of something big — Greenstone Mine is Equinox Gold's flagship operation and largest asset — a world-class, open-pit gold mine located in Geraldton, within the top-tier mining jurisdiction of Ontario, Canada. Since pouring its first gold in 2024, Greenstone has established itself as one of Canada's largest gold mines, with an expected average annual production of over 300,000 ounces across an initial 15-year mine life.

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines in Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua and United States. 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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the General Supervisor Drill & Blast is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and operational oversight primarily for drill and blast operations and multiple mine operations functions through the direct supervision of three frontline supervisors. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of mining activities by driving accountability, supporting workforce development, and implementing operational and safety initiatives across drill and blast, load and haul, and roads and dumps activities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to direct reports to ensure operational targets and standards are met.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all supervised areas.
• Align supervisors and crews with site priorities, production plans, and company values.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead the implementation and reinforcement of site safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, workplace observations, and field-level risk assessments.
• Ensure corrective actions from incidents, inspections, and audits are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and employee engagement in safety programs.

Operational Oversight

• Coordinate daily and short-term drill and blast operational activities and initiatives, and oversee load and haul and roads and dumps activities to ensure efficiency and alignment with mine plans.
• Monitor production, equipment utilization, and workforce performance, and address and escalate issues as required.
• Support supervisors in managing equipment availability, operating practices, and work execution standards.

Workforce Management

• Drive accountability of supervision and operators through clear expectations, performance feedback, and progressive discipline.
• Review and support crew schedules to ensure adequate staffing and coverage.
• Develop and maintain training plans for supervisors and operators, ensuring competency, compliance, and succession readiness.

Communication & Reporting

• Act as a key communication link between frontline supervision and mine management.
• Participate in operational meetings, safety meetings, and planning discussions.
• Ensure accurate reporting of safety, production, manpower, and operational issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance, productivity, cost control, and work practices.
• Support change management initiatives and operational improvements across departments.

Required Experience & Skill Set

• 5+ years of experience in drill and blast surface mining operations, with progressive supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading frontline supervisors in a mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of mining safety regulations, safe work practices, and operational standards.
• Experience with workforce planning, training development, and performance management systems is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to build trust and strong working relationships through respect, integrity, and open communication.
• Able to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Conditions

• Strong commitment to following workplace safety procedures and regulations.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

Education

The salary range for this position is from $154,106.00 to $188,352.00.

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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. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Guided by our values of integrity and accountability, Equinox Gold may use artificial intelligence tools to support the sourcing and identification of potential candidates. These tools are not used to screen, assess, evaluate, or interview candidates. All hiring decisions, including the review of applications and selection of candidates, are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.