Exploration Technician

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 43,586 - 54,447; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold seeks an Exploration Technician based in Geraldton, Ontario, to support exploration programs across the Company's assets. You will assist with drilling, sampling, logistics, core handling, and regional exploration support while contributing to safe, efficient program execution.

This role follows a rotational schedule, requires residence in Geraldton or nearby, and involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, field data collection, GPS surveys, and coordination of field

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in mineral exploration, field operations, or related outdoor work environments.
• Exposure to drilling programs, sampling procedures, or core handling is asset.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment and field data collection is asset.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and 4×4 vehicles.
• Experience operating ATVs or similar equipment is asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day drilling, sampling, and field support activities.
• Support drillhole layout and drill site preparation.
• Monitor active drill programs and communicate progress to supervisors.
• Assist with maintaining safe site access and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct core handling activities including layout, washing, photography, cutting, sampling, and storage.
• Collect, transport, organize, and ship samples and QA/QC materials while maintaining chain of custody procedures.
• Complete basic geotechnical measurements and field data collection as required.
• Conduct GPS surveys of drill collars, sample locations, and other field points.
• Support regional exploration activities including soil sampling, prospecting, mapping support, and reconnaissance programs.
• Maintain accurate field notes and sample records.
• Assist with inventory management of field supplies, consumables, and equipment.
• Help organize core storage, warehouse, and field staging areas.
• Operate and maintain tools, light equipment, and vehicles in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Field experience

GPS data collection

Microsoft 365

Effective communication

English fluency

Vehicle operation

Tools

GPS equipment

ATVs

4x4 vehicles

Core handling tools

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 Lead Technician and working closely with exploration staff, the Exploration Technician supports exploration programs across the Company’s Ontario-based assets. The role assists with field activities related to drilling, sampling, logistics, core handling, and regional exploration support while contributing to safe and efficient program execution.

This position is based in Geraldton and follows a rotational work schedule. Applicants must currently reside in Geraldton or the surrounding communities to be considered for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day drilling, sampling, and field support activities.
• Support drillhole layout and drill site preparation.
• Monitor active drill programs and communicate progress to supervisors.
• Assist with maintaining safe site access and environmental compliance requirements.
• Conduct core handling activities including layout, washing, photography, cutting, sampling, and storage.
• Collect, transport, organize, and ship samples and QA/QC materials while maintaining chain of custody procedures.
• Complete basic geotechnical measurements and field data collection as required.
• Conduct GPS surveys of drill collars, sample locations, and other field points.
• Support regional exploration activities including soil sampling, prospecting, mapping support, and reconnaissance programs.
• Maintain accurate field notes and sample records.
• Assist with inventory management of field supplies, consumables, and equipment.
• Help organize core storage, warehouse, and field staging areas.
• Operate and maintain tools, light equipment, and vehicles in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 1+ year of experience in mineral exploration, field operations, or related outdoor work environments.
• Exposure to drilling programs, sampling procedures, or core handling is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment and field data collection is considered an asset.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and 4×4 vehicles.
• Experience operating ATVs or similar equipment is an asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Job Conditions

• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Combination of field and support facility work.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to operate vehicles on paved roads and gravel tracks.
• Full proficiency in English.
• Travel within Ontario.

The salary range for this position is from$61,400.00 to $76,700.00.