Career Opportunities: Project Geologist, Exploration (1607)

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 Project Geologist, Exploration to join our growing team as the company transitions from mine construction to mine operations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, the Project Geologist, Exploration is responsible for ensuring the work of the Exploration department is planned an executed in a safe and effective manner. The incumbent will perform duties including but not limited to program planning execution, contractor and employee oversight, data interpretation and management, and field work.

This position is located at the Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment through personal behaviours and conversations.
• Establish and promote a respectful and healthy work environment.
• Promote a proactive approach of continuous improvement by reporting all Health, Safety and Environment incidents and communicate solutions.
• Provide on-site supervision and training for the Exploration department.
• Supervise on site contractors.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Develop and implement schedules and workflows to ensure a safe and effective workplace.
• Short term (weekly to monthly) planning and execution of exploration programs including drilling, mapping, trenching, prospecting, geophysics, and geochemistry.
• Technical oversight of various exploration programs across the project.
• Data management and interpretation with the goal of developing geological understanding and assessing potential new targets.
• Assist with implementation of new technologies, methodologies, and procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of technical studies, reports and programs.
• Monitor progress across the department to ensure goals are met on time and on budget.
• Daily QAQC of geological and geotechnical data.
• Review and approve of drill shift reports in CorePlan platform.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members, stakeholders, and departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Required

• BSc. in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related field.
• Registered or eligible to be registered as a P.Geo.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a mining and/or exploration setting.

Skills And Knowledge

• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated and able to complete work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• Team-oriented but individually driven to produce results.
• Skilled with all aspects of Microsoft 365.
• Proficient in the use of specialized software and techniques relating to the mineral exploration industry (Acquire, Leapfrog, QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• The ability to manage heavy physical work, which is defined as maximal lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 55lbs.
• A valid driver’s license and drivers 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: 1607

Deadline to apply: Applications accepted until the position in filled.