Environmental Supervisor

Equinox Gold Corp.; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 116,908 - 148,887; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold Corp. is seeking an Environmental Supervisor for our Greenstone Gold Mines project in Geraldton, ON. The role reports to the Environmental Superintendent and focuses on compliance monitoring and advancing environmental commitments.

This position operates on a 14 on / 14 off rotation at the Geraldton mine site, requiring strong technical and leadership skills to manage programs and teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in mining.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, licenses, and regulations.
• Supervise and execute environmental programs, sampling, data management, site inspections, and incident response.
• Lead development of procedures reflecting industry best practices.
• Collaborate with site teams to meet environmental objectives and inform management decisions.
• Provide leadership and coaching to environmental technicians.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Environmental bachelor's degree

Environmental science degree

Tools

SAP

Environmental data management programs

Job description

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Nicaragua. We have five 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. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Supervisor will be responsible for environmental compliance monitoring at the mine and the implementation of Greenstone Gold Mines’ environmental commitments. The position requires broad scientific knowledge, strong technical skills, and experience in people and environmental project management.

This position follows a 14 on / 14 off rotational schedule at the mine site in Geraldton, ON.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project compliance with all environmental permits, licenses, government/agency regulations, and other related legal agreements.
• Supervise, oversee, and execute environmental programs, including sampling of various media, data management, site inspections, and incident response.
• Lead the development and refinement of procedures to reflect industry best practices.
• Collaborate and coordinate with technical and site operational teams to advance environmental program deliverables, support site environmental objectives, and inform management decisions.
• Provide leadership and coaching to environmental technicians and support continued development of skills and competencies.
• Lead by example and establish a safety culture by supervising daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings.
• Perform ongoing inspections and risk assessments to identify and address unsafe conditions or hazards in the workplace.
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance standards to employees and contractors.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in the mining industry.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Effective team leadership skills within an operating environment.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, standards, and effective industry practices in Ontario.
• Proficient with environmental data management programs.

Job Conditions

• Strong sense of integrity, ethics, and desire to positively impact the environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with a diverse cross-cultural workforce.
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• SAP experience is an asset.

Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Education

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.

The salary range for this position is from$116,908.00to$148,887.00.