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Production Miner

@ Equinox Gold Corp.

Geraldton, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Equinox Gold is hiring a full-time Production Miner for its Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario, to safely operate 500–600-ton production wheel loaders and mass excavators. The role supports excavation and haul-truck loading to meet production targets. The posting states a salary of $107,976 to $114,885.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate 500–600-ton wheel loaders and mass excavators safely
  • Excavate overburden and blasted rock
  • Load 240-ton haul trucks efficiently
  • Perform pre-operational checks and walk-around inspections
  • Complete logbooks and daily reports

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years operating heavy mining equipment
  • Experience with 500–600-ton wheel loaders or excavators preferred
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience
  • Common Core for Surface Mining an asset

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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

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsHeavy Equipment Operator training, Common Core for Surface Mining
Driver’s licencerequired

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Equinox Gold Corp.

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Job description
Imagine being part of something big — Greenstone Mine is Equinox Gold's flagship operation and largest asset — a world-class, open-pit gold mine located in Geraldton, within the top-tier mining jurisdiction of Ontario, Canada. Since pouring its first gold in 2024, Greenstone has established itself as one of Canada's largest gold mines, with an expected average annual production of over 300,000 ounces across an initial 15-year mine life.

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines in Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua and United States. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Production Miner to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Production Miner is responsible for safely and productively operating 500–600-ton production wheel loaders and mass excavators to support efficient mining operations and achieve production targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate 500–600-ton production wheel loaders and mass excavators 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 maneuvering production equipment.
  • Use the production equipment according to operating practices to excavate materials such as overburden and blasted rock.
  • Use the production equipment 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 heavy mining equipment, including production wheel loaders and mass excavators.
  • Experience operating 500–600-ton production wheel loaders and mass excavators is preferred.
  • 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 communication skills.
  • Takes initiative and works 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.
  • Common Core for Surface Mining is an asset.

Education

The salary range for this position is from $107,976.00 to $114,885.00.

This posting is identified as: .

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Guided by our values of integrity and accountability, Equinox Gold may use artificial intelligence tools to support the sourcing and identification of potential candidates. These tools are not used to screen, assess, evaluate, or interview candidates. All hiring decisions, including the review of applications and selection of candidates, are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

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