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

- Design and review drill patterns in Deswik for our fleet of production and support drills.

- Prepare loading instructions for the Dyno blasting team.

- Monitor the progress and quality of drilling and loading activities in the field.

- Design electronic blast sequences for loaded drill patterns using Dyno’s ViewShot3D.

- Film, document, and evaluate the results of blasts.

- Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution.

- Ensure rigorous compliance with established best practices.

- Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.

- Create and maintain standard operating procedures.

- 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.

- Experience in drill and blast design is considered an asset.

- 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.