Job Description
Job Title:  Mining Engineer in Training (EIT)

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 four operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Drill & Blast Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join the team. Reporting to the Short-Range Mine Planning Engineer, the Drill & Blast EIT provides engineering design and technical support for drill and blast activities.

14 days on / 14 days off fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational role based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage mine infrastructure construction projects from initiation to completion
  • Prepare scope of work, request for proposal, funding, and other procurement documents
  • Monitor project schedules and budgets
  • Assist in the selection and management of consultants and contractors
  • Assist in the design of mine structures
  • Field inspections in conjunction with the project forepersons
  • Coordination with the survey team for lay-outs and pick-ups
  • Understand and map-out workflows in drill and blast, mine planning, geotech and survey
  • Implement workflows or process maps in Deswik
  • Create macros, scripts, and programs for the automation of engineering tasks
  • Perform drill and blast, mine planning, and geotechnical engineering roles during vacation periods
  • Follow proper document control to ensure information is organised and readily accessible
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Experience & Skill Set

  • A strong commitment to safety.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Rigorous attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
  • Experience with CAD software; Deswik preferred.
  • Strong spatial and analytical skills.
  • Willingness to adapt and work in an inclusive environment.
  • 1+ year of experience in the mining industry; hard-rock open-pit mining experience preferred.

Job Conditions

  • Full proficiency in English.

Certifications

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Eligibility, or progress toward eligibility, for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.

 

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.

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

The salary range for this position is from $100,966.00 to $123,403.10.