Career Opportunities: Geologist, Mine (1490)

One of Equinox Gold’s cornerstone Canadian assets, the Valentine Gold Mine (VGM) is a new, world-class, long-life gold mine located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The mine achieved first gold in September 2025 and commercial production in November 2025 and, when operating at full capacity, will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a significant economic driver and employer in the province. VGM currently has an estimated mine life of more than 14 years, with significant exploration potential. Equinox Gold is a public company (TSX: EQX; NYSE-A: EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.

Additional corporate and VGM information is available at www.equinoxgold.com

Equinox VGM is currently inviting applications for a Mine Geologistto join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Mine Resource Geologist, the Mine Geologist will assist in the design and execution of geological tasks related to the day to day operation of the open pit mine.

This position is located at the Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation. On-call night shifts may be required during the 14 days in.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety, and Environment through daily actions and communication. Report all incidents and participate in safety initiatives, reviews, and investigations.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with established procedures, including risk assessments, incident reporting, and policy reviews.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of grade control technicians to safely meet department objectives.
• Assist with the design and implementation of drill programs that efficiently support ore definition, short-range modeling, and daily production control.
• Manage day-to-day grade control and drilling activities, ensuring accurate data collection, sampling, and geological interpretation.
• Prepare and communicate dig plans, ore mark-outs, and flitch maps to Mine Operations and Survey teams to support accurate ore extraction and minimize dilution.
• Support daily and weekly reconciliation between mined material, stockpiles, and mill feed, investigating discrepancies in tonnage and grade.
• Liaise with laboratories to monitor sample turnaround, address assay quality issues, and maintain QA/QC standards.
• Participate in production meetings, providing geological input on ore availability, sequencing, and potential risk areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating and refining grade control procedures, data management, and geological workflows.
• Provide geological information and support to Technical Services and Mine Operations as required.
• Promote a respectful and collaborative work environment and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering or post-Secondary completion in a related field of study.
• Professional Designation, P. Geo is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years in a mining environment.
• A minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience leading geological field teams in a mining environment.
• Open pit experience is preferred.
• Experience in Gold mining is an asset.
• Experience working in a remote site is an asset.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements for remote mining operations.
• Familiarity with applicable OHS and mining regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with geological modeling and database software (e.g., Leapfrog, acQuire, Datamine, Vulcan).
• Familiarity with tracking and reconciling material movement, ore grades, and stockpiles to support production and reporting accuracy.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
  
  

Equinox VGM is an equal opportunity employer committed to local hiring preferences and all applications will be considered on this basis. We value equity and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Equinox reserves the right to hire only those candidates who are appropriately qualified for the position advertised.

Equinox will review all applications; however, we will only contact those candidates who best fit the requirements.

To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following link: Careers .

JOB ID: 1490

Deadline to apply: Monday, October 12, 2026