Job Description
Job Title:  Face Shovel Operator

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Face Shovel Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Face Shovel Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating a 600-ton face shovel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate the 600-ton face shovel in a safe and efficient way in accordance with all relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
  • Wear personal protective equipment in designed areas.
  • Perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping as well as refilling all fluids as required.
  • Conduct pre-operational checks of the shovel.
  • Perform a walk-around inspection before, during, and after every shift.
  • Complete logbooks and daily reports on delays, productions, and safety issues.
  • Use two-way-radio, and horn signals to communicate with other operators and ensure safety.
  • Troubleshoot in accordance with regulations and approved procedures, may perform minor repairs as required and report all issues to dispatch.
  • Safely operate and maneuver the shovel.
  • Use the face shovel according to operating practices to excavate materials such as overburden and blasted rock.
  • Use the face shovel according to operating practices to load 240-ton haul trucks safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor gauges, and other indicators to ensure the shovel is working properly, report discrepancies to dispatch.

 

Required Experience and Skill Set

  • 5+ years of experience operating face shovels at a mine site.
  • Double side loading experience is an asset.

Job Conditions

  • Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
  • Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
  • Good verbal and written communications skills.
  • Take initiative and work independently.
  • Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
  • Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
  • This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience required.
  • Ontario Surface Common Core training is an asset.

 

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The salary range for this position is  to . 

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.