Mine Labourer - Greenstone Gold Mines - Geraldton, Ontario
Greenstone Gold Mines LP, owned by Equinox Gold Corp, is hiring a Mine Operations Labourer for the Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario. This open-pit gold mine, operational since May 2024, is projected to produce nearly 400,000 ounces of gold annually for an initial 14-year mine life. The role involves executing various labour tasks around the mine site, including operating light vehicles, tools, and equipment while maintaining safety protocols. Company transportation is available from multiple pick-up locations.
Position
Field
Labour & SupportWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Mine Operations Labourer is responsible for performing various tasks at the Greenstone Mine while ensuring a safe work environment. Responsibilities include:
- Operating light vehicles up to a 1-ton pickup to travel between work areas.
- Using various hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Conducting Field Level Risk Assessments.
- Maintaining housekeeping of work areas and vehicles.
- Performing pre-operational checks on light vehicles and support equipment such as light plants and pumps.
- Completing logbooks and daily reports on delays.
- Communicating via two-way radios, hand signals, and horn signals to ensure safety.
Requirements
Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a mining or industrial setting.
- Valid driver's license.
- Prior experience in an industrial or mining setting is an asset.
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training or relevant experience is an asset.
- Ontario Surface Common Core Training is an asset.
- Safety-conscious and self-motivated.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions accurately.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
Perks and Benefits
Greenstone Mine offers the following benefits:
- Company-provided transportation from multiple pick-up locations.
- Opportunity to work at one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines.
- Comprehensive safety and training programs.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
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.
Greenstone Gold MinesEmployer Hiring
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.
Equinox Gold