Mine Surveyor: Open-Pit Drone & GPS Specialist

Equinox Gold Corp.; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario seeks a Mine Surveyor to support technical services and mine operations through layout and pickup of designs, drone-based data collection, and GPS coordination.

The role requires surveying experience with rover GPS, Total Station, and drones, plus strong safety and communication skills. Field-heavy work schedule and potential fly-in options are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying and mining
• Proficiency with rover GPS, Total Station, and drones
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Rover GPS layout and pickup of drill patterns, dig packets, misfires, exclusion zones, and stockpiles.
• Regular aerial drone surveys of the pit, roads, and stockpiles.
• Verify GPS calibration on mine equipment.
• Conduct settlement surveys of mine structures.
• Inspect drillholes and underground voids with cameras and laser scanners.
• Film blasts using drones or ground cameras.
• Work at heights with fall-arrest equipment.
• Provide related support tasks.

Skills

Surveying experience

Rover GPS

Total Station

Aerial drones

Safety commitment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

CAD

GIS

Inclusive environment

Education

Mine Technologist degree

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario seeks a Mine Surveyor to support technical services and mine operations through layout and pickup of designs, drone-based data collection, and GPS coordination.

The role requires surveying experience with rover GPS, Total Station, and drones, plus strong safety and communication skills. Field-heavy work schedule and potential fly-in options are included.