Ventilation Technician

Equinox Gold Corp.; Saint-Rémi-de-Tingwick; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

Annual short-term incentive

Fly-in fly-out schedule

Job summary

The Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario is seeking a Ventilation Technician to support underground operations. You will monitor and optimize ventilation, maintain plans, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

This fly-in, fly-out role offers 14 days on/off, a CAD 98,000–109,000 salary, and a target 10% annual bonus. You will work with Deswik CAD and Ventsim, reporting to the Senior Ventilation Engineer, with opportunities to influence safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a mining-related field with specialization in ventilation.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an underground mine.
• Understanding mine ventilation systems.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Efficient using, Deswik CAD and Ventsim or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly underground ventilation inspections and audits, including airflow, temperature, and contaminant monitoring at all active working levels.
• Maintain and update ventilation plans/packages showing fan locations, airflow quantities, operating pressures, primary airflow direction, fire and ventilation doors, hazard barricades, refuge stations, electrical substations, and underground muck pile locations.
• Identify ventilation deficiencies and issue repair requests to mine operations.
• Report a summary of weekly ventilation audit to Senior Ventilation Engineer and present to mine planners and operation supervisors.
• Monitor the performance of the mine ventilation system and provide input for infrastructure improvements and system upgrades.
• Monitor and initiate repairs to the auxiliary ventilation systems to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of ventilation testing results and ensure documentation is available to Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives.
• Review and approve longhole blast plans, providing input on the ventilation requirements necessary to ventilate the blast and ensure a plan is in place for clearing the area.
• Participate as a member of the emergency response/control group when supervisory personnel are off site.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable mining regulations, ventilation standards, and legal requirements.
• Support the development, coordination, and execution of the weekly ventilation plan.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Team interaction

Education

Technical degree in mining (ventilation)

Tools

Deswik CAD

Ventsim

Job description

Musselwhite Mine

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

The Ventilation Technician will provide direction and technical support to the mine operations to ensure the ventilation systems are designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Company policies and legislation. This position will report to the Senior Ventilation Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly underground ventilation inspections and audits, including airflow, temperature, and contaminant monitoring at all active working levels, and monthly inspections of inactive levels.


• Maintain and update ventilation plans/packages showing fan locations, airflow quantities, operating pressures, primary airflow direction, fire and ventilation doors, hazard barricades, refuge stations, electrical substations, and underground muck pile locations.


• Identify ventilation deficiencies and issue repair requests to mine operations.


• Report a summary of weekly ventilation audit to Senior Ventilation Engineer and present to mine planners and operation supervisors.


• Monitor the performance of the mine ventilation system and provide input for infrastructure improvements and system upgrades.


• Monitor and initiate repairs to the auxiliary ventilation systems to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of ventilation testing results and ensure documentation is available to Joint Health and Safety Committee representatives.


• Review and approve longhole blast plans, providing input on the ventilation requirements necessary to ventilate the blast and ensure a plan is in place for clearing the area.


• Participate as a member of the emergency response/control group when supervisory personnel are off site.


• Maintain current knowledge of applicable mining regulations, ventilation standards, and legal requirements.


• Support the development, coordination, and execution of the weekly ventilation plan.

Education And Experience

• Technical degree in a mining-related field with specialization in ventilation.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an underground mine (preferred).


• Understanding mine ventilation systems.


• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening).


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Efficient using, Deswik CAD and Ventsim or equivalent software.


• Underground survey experience considered an asset.


• Ability to positively interact with co-workers and team members.

Working Conditions

• The Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario is a fly-in, fly-out operation and the schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, working 12 hours per day.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is CAD $98,000 - $109,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.


• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 10% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.


• 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.