01 Oct
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Equinox Gold
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Newfoundland and Labrador
01 Oct
Equinox Gold
Newfoundland and Labrador
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 Radio Technician to join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production.
Position Summary
The Radio Technician is a team member of the IT department and is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the primary mesh network that supports our mining fleet, along with the VHF Communication system. This role must ensure work is performed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental and legislative requirements. This position is located at the Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Be a courageous health, safety, and environment advocate, adhere to and promote health, safety and environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate and promote a respectful and healthy work workplace at all times.
Promote a proactive approach of continuous improvement by reporting all Health, Safety and Environment incidents, and communicate solutions.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test radio system hardware and software components that are integral to the operation’s mining activities.
Install and troubleshoot all industrial IT networks and infrastructure including but not limited to Fiber Optic, SCADA, Mesh, Serial Networks.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on trunked radio systems and components of the radio system.
Ability to troubleshoot and operate advanced test equipment, diagnose mobile and land based radio system problems, and retain and apply training for various system components.
Repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems, using a variety of electronic troubleshooting tools, hand and power tools.
Radio system administration including monitoring and system analysis.
Work with outside contractors and service providers as required.
Conduct final inspections to ensure that each work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
Actively participate in orientation and training programs.
Conduct daily inspections of the work area.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience Required
Technical diploma in Radio Communications, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years’ related hands‑on field experience with VHF, UHF, and/or HF radio systems.
Experience in computer modelling related to two-way and microwave radio communications; installation, repair and ongoing maintenance of applicable radio repeater systems including associated hardware and equipment such as:
Towers
Support structures
Cabling
Solar power systems
Remote site monitoring and enclosures.
Experience with industrial wireless mesh networking
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a commercial setting.
Experience working in a remote industrial setting is preferred.
Skills And Knowledge
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements at remote sites.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the electrical code.
Knowledge of PLC, VFD, communication hardware and ECM can bus circuits.
Ability to provide mentorship, coaching and training to an apprentice.
Strong knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
Effective time management and organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, prints, technical drawings, schematics, and procedural manuals.
Outstanding communication (oral/written) skills required.
Sound analytical skills and the ability to use these skills to support decisions or proposals
Technical skills with all applicable radio systems
Excellent knowledge of two-way radio and repeater systems
Excellent knowledge of repeater/radio installation and 12VDC power system installations
Knowledge of radio and emergency communications
Strong team building skills.
Experience in dealing with contract services and manufacturer representatives.
A valid driver license and a driver’s 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.
JOB ID 1685
Deadline to apply: Friday, October 2, 2026
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📌 Career Opportunities: Technician, Radio (1685) (Newfoundland and Labrador)
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