Engineering Co-op Student Equinox Gold

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold’s Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario, seeks an Engineering Co-op Student for a 4/8/12-month term starting January 2027. You’ll assist the drill & blast team by preparing engineering plans, drilling patterns, explosive loading instructions, and related documentation, while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced mining environment.

The role is a 14:14 FIFO position based in Geraldton. Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong CAD/Deswik skills will help you

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Strong commitment to safety and effective communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; CAD experience preferred.
• Mining field experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering plans and documents for drill & blast operations.
• Design drill patterns and explosives loading instructions.
• Monitor drilling and loading progress and quality.
• Design blasting sequences using Dyno’s ViewShot3D.
• Document blast results and assist Short-Range Planning and Survey groups.
• Follow document control procedures and perform data entry.

Skills

Safety

English

Attention to detail

MS Office

CAD software

Deswik

Independent / Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Co-op Student

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 hot communities.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Drill & Blast Coordinator for a temporary 4, 8, 12-month work-term starting in January 2027, the Mining Engineering Co-Op Student is responsible for preparing engineering plans and documents for the drill & blast operations team.

This is a 14:14 fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) rotational position based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Design drill patterns for our fleet of production drill sin Deswik. OPDB.


• Prepare explosives loading instructions for drill patterns.


• Monitor the progress and quality of drilling and loading.


• Design electronic blasting sequences in Dyno’s ViewShot3D.


• Film, document, and evaluate blast results.


• Inspect Drill & Blast performance in the field.


• Communicate and coordinate between the engineering and operations groups.


• Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.


• Assist the Short-Range Planning and Survey groups as necessary.


• Prepare plans, drawings, and reports.


• Perform data entry.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• A strong commitment to safety.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.


• rigorous attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office suite software.


• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software; Deswik preferred.


• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, in a fast-paced production environment.


• Previous experience at a mine site is an asset; open-pit, hard rock, and gold mining is preferred.

Job Conditions

Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

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.