Posted 10 days ago
Geotechnical Engineer
@ Equinox Gold Corp.
Geraldton, Ontario
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Overview
Equinox Gold Corp. is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer to manage the stability and safety of mining operations around slopes and underground voids. The role combines field inspections and office analysis on a fly-in/fly-out rotation of 12-hour workdays on a 14:14 schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Manage geotechnical plan aligned with mine plans
- Maintain and interpret underground void model
- Plan and monitor probe drilling
- Inspect open pit slopes, stockpiles and infrastructure
- Evaluate slope and rock pillar stability
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, geological, mining or civil engineering
- Professional Engineering eligibility in Ontario
- Valid driver's licence and drone pilot licence
- Strong analytical and communication skills in English
- Master's degree desired
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (Ontario) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering |
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Equinox Gold Corp.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Job description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for managing the stability and safety of mining operations around slopes and underground voids.
This position operates on a fly-in/fly-out basis, with 12-hour workdays on a 14:14 rotational schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for managing the stability and safety of mining operations around slopes and underground voids.
This position operates on a fly-in/fly-out basis, with 12-hour workdays on a 14:14 rotational schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a geotechnical plan in accordance with the short and mid-range mine plans.
- Maintain, update, and interpret the underground void model.
- Plan, design, and monitor necessary probe drilling to confirm the accuracy of the void model.
- Establish and forecast safe working areas for mining operations near underground voids and communicate this information to mine planning and operations teams in a timely manner.
- Conduct regular inspections of the open pit, stockpiles, slopes, and mine infrastructure to identify, monitor, and mitigate geotechnical hazards.
- Review all relevant geotechnical data daily.
- Evaluate the stability of rock pillars, rock slopes, and soil slopes and provide recommendations.
- Analyze rockfall risk and provide recommendations.
- Determine instrumentation requirements and implement, monitor, and maintain geotechnical instrumentation as needed.
- Ensure an adequate inventory of geotechnical instrumentation is maintained.
- Manage and coordinate work with contractors and geotechnical consultants.
- Support the mine engineering and mine operations teams with geotechnical-related requests.
- Respond promptly to all geotechnical events in collaboration with the management team.
- Maintain working databases for relevant geotechnical information, including voids, probe holes, geotechnical inspections, and rockfalls.
- Promote safe working practices and regularly complete field-level risk assessments and non-routine hazardous task forms.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Rigorous attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Positive attitude and strong self-motivation.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in engineering principles and techniques.
- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Able to adapt and work effectively in an inclusive environment.
- Combination of field and office work.
- Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario or eligible to obtain
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid drone pilots license.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Mining, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's degree in relevant subject area is desired.
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