Project Geologist II

Job Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent, you will be part of the Geology Department. You will ensure that the Company’s goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Equinox Gold's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment. This position follows 14 days on, 14 days off rotational schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership and complete projects as requested by the Geology Superintendent and Senior Production Geologists. These might include blast hole sampling studies, reverse circulation drill spacing, QA/QC reporting projects, database management improvements, building of data visualization tools, such as dashboards and custom reporting tools, reconciliation tools, SOP building, Health and Safety related projects.

• On interim basis, provide technical oversight and accountability for grade control activities, including reverse circulation (RC) drilling and sampling, blast hole (BH) sampling, drill pattern releases, and associated ore, waste, and acid rock drainage-metal leaching (ARD-ML) sampling requirements.

• Act as a relief Mine Geologist: Become fully proficient and able to oversee material release activities (packets/polygons/dig blocks), including geological interpretation and timely communication of ore and waste boundaries to Mine Operations.

• Support geological database management, data validation, grade control reconciliation, and continuous improvement of geological data workflows in collaboration with the Resource Geologist, Senior Database &Reconciliation Geologist, and Geology Superintendents.

• Become acquainted with and maintain high standards of geological data quality and QA/QC, ensuring sampling procedures, data validation, and the appropriate use and review of blanks, standards, duplicates, and other quality control samples.

• Prepare, review, and maintain technical reports, process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other departmental documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Lead or support investigations, problem-solving initiatives, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects related to safety, grade control, sampling, data quality, reconciliation, and operational performance.

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental, company, and regulatory requirements, and by reinforcing accountability, hazard identification, and safe work practices within the Mine Geology team.

• Provide senior-level technical and operational support during staffing shortages, peak workload periods, or as directed by the Geology Superintendents.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 3 years of mine geology experience in open-pit mining operations; underground mining experience is considered an asset.

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, PowerBI, Python, SQL, advanced Microsoft Office Suite, PowerAutomate.

• Experience with Archean orogenic lode gold deposits, including an understanding of their geological and structural controls, is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent computer, data management, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and reporting skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams.

• Proficiency with industry-standard geological and mining software, including IMDEXHUB-IQ, Seequent MX Deposit, Seequent Leapfrog Central, Seequent Leapfrog Geo, Seequent Leapfrog Edge, Datamine StudioRM, Datamine Ore Controller, Deswik Spatial, QGIS, Orica OREPro 3D.

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety, environmental stewardship, and professional conduct.

Job Conditions

• Combination of field and office work.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Able to operate vehicles on paved roads and gravel tracks.

• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

• Full proficiency in English.

• Travel within Ontario.

Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related discipline.

• Master's degree in relevant subject area is desired.