Maintenance Planner - Greenstone Gold Mines - Camp 14x14 Rotation
Greenstone Gold Mines LP, owned by Equinox Gold Corp, is hiring a Maintenance Planner II to join its open-pit gold operation at Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario. As one of Canada's largest open-pit mines, Greenstone is forecast to produce 400,000 ounces of gold annually over a 14-year mine life. The Maintenance Planner II will be responsible for supporting the planning and execution of maintenance schedules, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient workflow for mobile equipment upkeep. The position is offered on a 14/14 rotation with camp accommodations and company transportation provided.
Position
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Responsibilities
The Maintenance Planner II will support maintenance operations by developing and updating weekly work schedules and ensuring safe, efficient task execution aligned with mine planning needs.
- Attend daily control meetings and update schedules for operational changes
- Review breakdowns and corrective work and integrate into weekly plans
- Develop daily and weekly maintenance schedules aligned with operational priorities
- Lead scheduling meetings and communicate changes with stakeholders
- Confirm availability of trades, parts, services, and equipment in SAP CMMS
- Verify completion and accuracy of work orders throughout the active week
- Conduct site visits to monitor work progress and update schedules as needed
- Participate in pre-shutdown and post-shutdown meetings for continuous improvement
- Communicate schedule changes consistently and accurately to all teams
Requirements
Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, particularly within the mining sector, with strong organizational and communication skills.
- Valid trade certificate or equivalent professional experience and education
- 3+ years' experience with computerized maintenance information systems (CMMS)
- 5+ years' experience maintaining mobile mining equipment
- Experience with SAP CMMS or similar systems preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word; MS Project is an asset
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in fast-paced team environments
- Comfortable working at heights and performing repetitive tasks
- Mining industry experience is an asset
Perks and Benefits
This full-time FIFO role at Greenstone Mine includes camp accommodations, scheduled transportation, and the opportunity to support maintenance operations in one of Canada's premier mining projects.
- 14/14 FIFO rotation
- Camp accommodations included
- Company transportation from multiple pickup points
- Work in one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines
- Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
Worksite/Project
Greenstone Gold Mines
Greenstone Gold Mines is a prominent gold mining operation located near Geraldton, Ontario. The project encompasses the development of the Greenstone Mine, which includes the Hardrock deposit, along with other properties in the region. In May 2024, Equinox Gold completed the acquisition of Orion's 40% interest, consolidating full ownership of the Greenstone Mine. The mine achieved its first gold pour on May 22, 2024, and reached commercial production in October 2024. With an initial mine life of nearly 15 years, Greenstone Mine is expected to produce over 400,000 ounces of gold annually during its first five years, contributing significantly to Canada's gold output.
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Equinox Gold
Equinox Gold Corp. is a Canadian-based gold mining company operating entirely in the Americas, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American under the ticker EQX and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2016, the company grew rapidly from a single-asset developer into a multi-mine gold producer with operations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. Its two cornerstone Canadian assets are the Greenstone Gold Mine, a large open-pit operation in northern Ontario near Geraldton, roughly 275 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, and the Valentine Gold Mine in central Newfoundland and Labrador, both of which reached production in 2024 and 2025 and anchor the company's strategy of building a producer centred on long-life Canadian mines. Equinox Gold's broader portfolio includes gold mines and development projects in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, and the company continues to advance exploration and expansion across its operations.
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