Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with eight operating gold mines, and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects.
Job Summary :
Reporting to the Director, Mineral Resources, the Principal / Senior Resource Geologist will assist in the development of geological models, resource and reserve estimates, and preparation of technical reports for the Company’s exploration and mining projects.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assists with the development of mineral resource databases, geological models, mineral resource block models, and mineral resource estimation reports including NI 43-101 Technical Reports
- Participates in geological and mineral resource / reserves reviews, audits, and due diligence assessments
- Work with site mine geology, exploration, and engineering groups to aid in drill planning, data analysis, reconciliation, and other duties as necessary
Qualifications, Professional Experience & Characteristics :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geological / Mining Engineering required; Graduate Degree is preferred
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience, including 4 years of relevant field experience in exploration and / or mine settings, and 4 years of geological modelling & mineral resource estimation, ideally with a focus on gold deposits
- Meets NI 43-101 requirements for Qualified Person status including current registration or eligibility to register with an approved professional association (e.
g., Engineers and Geoscientists of BC)
- Strong software skills including data analysis, GIS, and 3D modeling
- Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic working environment
- Experience with QA / QC systems and protocols
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally as required
- Full proficiency in English required. Fluency in Spanish and / or Portuguese is an asset but not required.
The salary range for this position is from $140,000.00 to $190,000.00. The position level and salary will be determined based on the successful candidates experience and qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.