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 Crusher Operator to join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Process Plant Operations Supervisor, the Crusher Operator operates the crushing plant and monitors all parameters with the unit while ensuring the work is performed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental and legislative requirements. The Crushing circuit, first step of the Process Plant consists in a size reduction operation through a feeder, crusher and conveyors system.

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

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

- Demonstrates leadership in Health, Safety and Environment through personal behaviors and conversations.
- Establish and promotes a respectful and healthy work environment at all times.
- Be a courageous health, safety, and setting leader, adhere to and promote health,



safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures.
- Promotes a proactive approach of continuous improvement by reporting all Health, Safety and Environment incidents and communicates solutions.
- Participates in Health, Safety and Environment initiatives, reviews, and investigations.
- Performs pre-operational checks and operates equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Monitors equipment and processes, and conduct troubleshooting activities when problems arise, interacting with the Supervisor as required to correct.
- Performs plant housekeeping activities as required.
- Completes operator reports and ensure that equipment deficiencies and operational issues are communicated to the supervisor.
- Participates in crew safety meetings.
- Supports maintenance activities as required.
- Completes training modules, exercises and testing required.
- Operates small, motorized equipment.
- Communicates with supervisor regarding all aspects of grinding operations.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Required

- High school diploma or equivalent; or a significant amount of related experience in a similar role is required.
- Minimum of5 years of operating experience in a processing and crushing plant,



including 2 years of operating experience in the mining industry.
- Experience working in a remote industrial environment will be considered an asset

Skills And Knowledge

- Ability to understand mineral processing theory and practice.
- Familiar with the secure work practices and standard operating procedures ofa process plant.
- Knowledge of process plant processes and ability to operate the equipment autonomously at the completion of the training period.
- Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace and understand their role in assessing and managing risk.
- Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems and “trouble-shoot” abnormal situations to correct mechanical or process problems.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment repairs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with operations and maintenance personnel in the course of carrying out the duties.
- Proficientwith operating a computer and runningprocess plant applications.
- knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements at remote sites.
- Knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
- 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 cand

📌 Career Opportunities: Operator, Crusher (Grand Falls-Windsor)
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📍 Grand Falls-Windsor