Geology Superintendent

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 Geology Superintendent to join our team. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this role is responsible for supervising in-pit production activities, including mapping, data analysis, and reporting, while ensuring accuracy. The Geology Superintendent will also assist with designing and managing the in-pit RC grade control drilling program, ensuring precise and efficient geological control of mining operations. This support optimizes recovery, minimizes dilution, and aligns with the long-term strategic mine plan. The Superintendent will lead and mentor a team of geologists and geological technicians, fostering continuous improvement in geological practices and data management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

- Ensure all mine geology department activities comply with health and safety policies and regulations.

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of geologists and geological technicians, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.

- Manage team schedules, performance reviews, and professional development plans.

- Promote cross-functional collaboration within the geology team and with other departments.

Operational Geology & Grade Control

- Supervise and report on in-pit production activities.

- Ensure accuracy of production dig line mark-ups and grade control procedures.

- Supervise sampling from various drilling programs and evaluate assay data quality by maintaining a robust QA/QC protocol.

Resource & Reserve Management

- Maintain databases and analyze data for production and reconciliation purposes.

- Reconcile mine versus mill figures and mine versus reserve and resource figures.

- Support the geological modeling and resource estimation processes, working closely with corporate geology teams and external consultants.

- Supervise updates to the grade control database, block model, and ore block designs.

- Assist with designing and managing in-pit RC grade control drilling programs.

Data Management & Technology

- Supervise in-pit geological mapping and data analysis for both grade control modeling and geotechnical evaluation.

- Identify and implement new geological technologies and software to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

- Monitor and evaluate geological and assay data quality; assess blast performance in relation to geological structures.

Required Experience and Skill Set

- 10+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in an open pit gold mining environment. - 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or senior geology role, ideally within a large-scale mining operation.

- Experience in both open-pit and underground mining is considered an asset.

Job Conditions

- Thorough understanding of geological instruments, sampling techniques, and data interpretation.

- Demonstrated proficiency with mining software; experience with Datamine, Deswik, and Leapfrog is considered an asset.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.

- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Able to prioritize multiple tasks.

- Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.

- Strong commitment to safety.

- Proficient in the language of operation, both verbal and written.

Certifications

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Geology or related discipline.

- Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field 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.

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