Security Officer - Greenstone Gold Mines - 14 Day In/Out Rotation - Ontario

Greenstone Mine is hiring a Gold Room Security Officer for its Geraldton, Ontario mine site. Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, this role is dedicated to maintaining security and safeguarding all assets within the gold room. The position involves monitoring access, operating surveillance systems, enforcing safety protocols, and coordinating with operations and management. The ideal candidate will have a background in security, military, or law enforcement, and demonstrate strong decision-making, attention to detail, and incident response capabilities.

Position

Security Officer

Work Rotation

14-day in/out rotation

Accommodations

Drive-In/Drive-Out (DIDO)

Responsibilities

The Gold Room Security Officer is responsible for securing the gold room and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Key duties include:

  • Controlling access to the gold room for authorized personnel only
  • Supervising transfers and storage of gold and valuables
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity and reporting incidents
  • Maintaining detailed records and logs of asset movements
  • Conducting audits of security systems and equipment
  • Operating CCTV systems and alarm panels
  • Performing routine security inspections
  • Responding to emergencies and assisting in evacuations
  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure gold room integrity
  • Preparing reports for management and law enforcement when necessary

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate strong security awareness and operational readiness. The following qualifications are required:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in security, military, or law enforcement
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and communication devices
  • Incident report writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to make decisions independently and follow security protocols
  • Previous mining experience preferred

Perks and Benefits

While specific benefits are not listed, this position offers a unique opportunity to play a critical role in mine security operations.

  • Work in a high-security environment with responsibility over gold room assets
  • Engage in cross-departmental collaboration
  • Develop experience in emergency response and incident handling

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 Mines

Employer Hiring

Equinox Gold

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with eight operating gold mines across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company is committed to becoming a million-ounce gold producer in the Americas, with a vision to produce more than one million ounces of gold annually. Equinox Gold has a strong financial position and a diverse asset portfolio, including the recent achievement of commercial production at its Greenstone mine in Ontario.

Equinox Gold

Industry

Mining

Date

2025-03-29

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