Development Miner

Careermine; Unorganized Kenora District; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCP

Automatic 5% employer contribution

Employer match up to 4%

Job summary

Equinox Gold is recruiting a Development Miner at Musselwhite Mine in Northwestern Ontario as part of our growth. The role is on-site with a 14/14 schedule and 12-hour days, reporting to the Development Supervisor and driving production targets in the Mine Department.

Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years underground experience, certification to operate Jumbo and related equipment, and strong safety and housekeeping practices while supporting our First Nations partnerships and low-emission

Qualifications

• Grade 11 education or higher with excellent communication skills.
• UG Common Core Certification.
• Certification to operate a Jumbo drill for mechanized scaling, ground support installation and face drilling, Scooptrams, Scissor Lift and related equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years underground experience and the ability to safely perform duties.
• Ability to work safely with excellent housekeeping skills.
• Ability to take direction from supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Underground Development team.
• Assist and/or relieve Jumbo Operators in mechanized scaling, ground support installation and face drilling.
• Drill, load and blast explosives with Jumbo.
• Read, understand and interpret ground support evaluations (GSE) and development plans.
• Carry out mucking cycles with Scooptrams.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Underground experience

Safety-conscious

Development equipment operation

Education

Grade 11 education or higher

UG Common Core Certification

Tools

Jumbo drill operation

Scooptrams operation

Ground support equipment

Job description

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: As part of our acquisition of Musselwhite Mine, we are recruiting for a Development Miner. This role will be based on-site and will be responsible to ensure processing and production targets and schedules are met as forecast. This role will report to the Development Supervisor and will be key to the success of the Mine Department.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Underground Development team.
• Assist and/or relieve Jumbo Operators in the operation of mechanized scaling, ground support installation and efficient face drilling practices.
• Drill, load and blast explosives round with Jumbo.
• Able to read, understand and interpret ground support evaluations (GSE), development plans and related engineering direction.
• Carry out and complete mucking cycles with 9 & 10yrd Scooptrams.
• Demonstrate work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Excellent housekeeping skills.
• Other activities and duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Grade 11 education or higher with excellent communication skills.
• UG Common Core Certification.
• Certification to operate a Jumbo drill for mechanized scaling, ground support installation and face drilling, Scooptrams, Scissor Lift, Anfo Loader and other Development equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years underground experience and the ability to safely and proficiently demonstrate the duties required for the job.
• Ability to work safely with excellent housekeeping skills.
• Ability to take direction from supervision.

Working Conditions

• The schedule is 14/14, working 12-hour days

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this position isCAD$126,676 - $143,939per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• 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.