06 Nov
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Equinox Gold
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Grand Falls-Windsor
06 Nov
Equinox Gold
Grand Falls-Windsor
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 Geological Modeler to join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Exploration, Newfoundland, the Geological Modeler is responsible for providing the Exploration department with high-quality 2D and 3D models to support their ongoing exploration efforts. The incumbent will perform duties including but not limited to database QA/QC, geological model building and review, design of data capturing programs to properly inform geological modeling and mentoring other members of the team. This position is based remotely working Monday to Friday with routine travel to the VGM mine site as required. Accountabilities/Responsibilities
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment through personal behaviours and conversations.
• Collect,
validate, and interpret data from a range of inputs across the exploration pipeline including drilling, trenching, prospecting, mapping, geophysics and geochemistry programs.
• Develop and maintain regional and deposit scale geological models to guide exploration and resource development activities
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members, stakeholders, and departments to ensure all potential inputs are considered, and interpretations are aligned across all groups.
• Present models to exploration department, ensuring sufficient understanding across the team to properly inform targeting and exploration efforts.
• Review resource and reserve models for accuracy.
• Develop and maintain annual and quarterly schedule of deliverables in concert with the Director of Exploration.
• Assist in the production of various reports as required.
• Ensure that all industry best practices and company standards are followed across the exploration and modeling workflows.
• Mentor exploration team to develop their modeling capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned. Education And Experience Required
• BSc. in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related field; MSc.
or higher is considered an asset
• Registered or eligible to be registered as a P.
Geo.
• Minimum 5 years in the exploration and mining industry.
• Minimum 3 years of direct 3D modeling experience. Skills And Knowledge
• 3D modeling experience in orogenic gold deposits; experience with Leapfrog Geo preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of other specialized software and techniques relating to the mineral exploration industry (Acquire, QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Skilled with all aspects of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• 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 chance 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: 1694 Deadline to apply: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
📌 Career Opportunities: Geological Modeler (Grand Falls-Windsor)
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