Mine Dispatcher - Greenstone Gold Mines - DIDO
Greenstone Gold Mines LP, a subsidiary of Equinox Gold Corp, operates the Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario. This major open-pit gold mining operation began production in May 2024 and aims to produce nearly 400,000 ounces of gold annually for an initial 14-year lifespan. The Mine Dispatcher role is essential for managing mining fleet operations safely and efficiently, coordinating with maintenance and production teams to meet daily mining targets. The position is based in Geraldton, with company transportation provided from multiple pickup locations.
Position
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Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Mine Dispatcher is responsible for safely coordinating mining fleet operations and supporting production goals through effective communication and data monitoring. Key duties include:
- Advocating company safety values and protocols through leadership
- Ensuring crew compliance with legislation and operating standards
- Monitoring key performance indicators and capturing data
- Validating delays and downtime codes using time usage models
- Monitoring fleet utilization and advising Production Supervisors on improvements
- Planning and managing operator breaks and daily lineups
- Supporting Production Supervisors to meet daily targets
- Maintaining a clean work area
- Manipulating schedules to align with mine and maintenance plans
- Coordinating and prioritizing equipment repairs with maintenance
- Populating daily reports for supervisors and management
- Monitoring equipment use against targets and adjusting as needed
- Managing crusher feed and adjusting fleet destinations to optimize throughput
Requirements
The ideal candidate for the Mine Dispatcher role will have extensive experience in open-pit mining and demonstrated expertise in fleet management systems, along with strong leadership and communication skills:
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in CAT MineStar
- 8+ years of open-pit mining experience
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills fostering a positive work environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong problem identification, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Adaptability and commitment to an inclusive workplace
- Ability to work in a secluded work area for extended periods
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Perks and Benefits
This Mine Dispatcher role provides an opportunity to work at the large-scale Greenstone Mine with strong operational support and a focus on safety and efficiency. The employer offers company transportation from multiple pickup points. Specific pay rate and additional benefits details are not provided in the listing.
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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