Job Description

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 Mine Engineering Superintendent to join our team. Reporting to the Mill Manager, the Mine Engineering Superintendent provides senior technical and process engineering leadership for all mine engineering functions, including mine planning, drill and blast, geotechnics, survey, and project management.
Key Responsibilities

• Establish engineering standards, design criteria, and technical procedures; review, approve, and stamp designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring professional accountability within the team.
• Develop design management processes and conduct technical reviews; translate engineering concepts into practical, operational solutions that operations teams can implement effectively.
• Direct short, mid, and long-range mine planning with detailed sequencing, haulage optimization, and equipment requirements to maximize resource extraction and operational efficiency.
• Engineer and optimize blast design specifications including pattern layout, timing, and explosive selection to achieve target fragmentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Design and manage geotechnical programs, including slope stability analysis, pit wall design, and ground control; provide engineering risk assessments and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Oversee survey operations including grade control, volumetric calculations, and as-built documentation; ensure accuracy of spatial data systems per engineering standards.
• Engineer and execute capital projects from concept through commissioning; manage consultants, contractors, and vendors ensuring deliverables meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct project risk assessments and implement engineering controls to mitigate technical and operational risks.
• Develop operational and capital budgets and execute technical strategies; lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce operating costs.
• Mentor engineering personnel in technical competency and professional development; champion safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional engineering standards.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• Advanced knowledge in engineering principles, design methodologies, geology, surveying, and geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in Deswik mine planning software; experience with AutoCAD and engineering calculation tools.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach with ability to simplify complex technical challenges and operationalize engineering concepts.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for engineering reports, specifications, and regulatory submissions.
• 10+ years open-pit mining experience with substantial involvement in engineering design, mine planning, and process optimization.
• 5+ years at senior/supervisory level with demonstrated engineering project leadership.

Job Conditions

• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Professional Engineering Designation, or eligible to obtain.

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 $183,439.00 to $201,783.00.

Skills Required