Principal Geologist

Equinox Gold Corp.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold Corp. is seeking a Principal Geologist to support grade control processes, resource estimation, and QA/QC at our mining projects.

The role involves developing short-term grade control models, preparing NI 43-101 technical reports, and performing reviews and audits in collaboration with site teams. You will work across geology, exploration, and engineering groups, contributing to drill planning, data analysis, reconciliation, and mineral resource development.

Qualifications

• Meets NI 43-101 requirements for Qualified Person status including current registration or eligibility to register with an approved professional association (e.g., Engineers and Geoscientists of BC).
• Degree in Geology or Geological/Mining Engineering. Graduate degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a mine setting.
• Experience in geological modelling & mineral resource estimation, ideally with a focus on gold deposits.
• Strong software skills in data analysis, GIS, and 3D modeling.
• Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic working environment.
• Experience with QA/QC systems and protocols.
• Full proficiency in English required.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Experience in open pit and underground mines.

Responsibilities

• Perform best practice review and implement improvement projects for grade control programs
• Assists with the development of grade control (short term) resource block models, and mineral resource estimation reports including NI 43-101 Technical Reports
• Participates in geological and mineral resource reviews, audits, and due diligence assessments
• Work with site mine geology, exploration, and engineering groups to aid in drill planning, data analysis,reconciliation, and other duties as necessary.

Skills

Geology

Data analysis

GIS

3D modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological/Mining Engineering

Tools

GIS software

3D modeling software

QA/QC systems

Job description

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with four 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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Mining Geology, the Principal Geologist will assist in the review of grade control processes, resource estimates, reconciliation systems, site laboratory QA/QC, development and audit of short term (or grade control) models and preparation of technical reports for the Company’s exploration and mining projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform best practice review and implement improvement projects for grade control programs
• Assists with the development of grade control (short term) resource block models, and mineral resource estimation reports including NI 43-101 Technical Reports
• Participates in geological and mineral resource reviews, audits, and due diligence assessments
• Work with site mine geology, exploration, and engineering groups to aid in drill planning, data analysis,reconciliation, and other duties as necessary.

Required Experience And Skill Set

• Meets NI 43-101 requirements for Qualified Person status including current registration or eligibility to registerwith an approved professional association (e.g., Engineers and Geoscientists of BC).
• Degree in Geology or Geological/Mining Engineering. Graduate degree is preferred.
• 10 + years of progressive experience in a mine setting.
• Experience in geological modelling & mineral resource estimation, ideally with a focus on gold deposits.
• Strong software skills in data analysis, GIS, and 3D modeling.
• Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinaryteams in a dynamic working environment.
• Experience with QA/QC systems and protocols.
• Full proficiency in English required.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Experience in open pit and underground mines.

The salary range for this position is from $138,500.00 to $173,100.00.