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Environmental Specialist

Equinox Gold -
Geraldton, ON

Job details

$100,966–$123,403 a year
8 hours ago

Qualifications

Environmental legislation
Engineering
Microsoft Office
Database management
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Title: Environmental Specialist

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Nicaragua. We have five operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Specialist will be responsible overseeing all environmental data systems, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality analysis and reporting. The position requires a broad base of scientific knowledge, technical skills, and environmental database management experience.

This position operates on a 14 days in / 14 days out rotation at the mine site in Geraldton, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator for EQuIS (Collect, SPM, Professional, Enterprise, Live), including configuration, workflows, and change management oversight.
Implement trigger alerts for internal and regulatory limit exceedances to enable rapid communication and corrective action
Lead the full data lifecycle for environmental monitoring programs (water, air, effluent), ensuring accurate and timely data entry, validation, and reporting to systems such as MEWS, MERS, WTRS, and RSRS
Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, internally and with external consultants
Maintain documentation systems for environmental data, reports, and supporting materials
Lead by example and help establish a strong safety culture through participation in daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings.
Assist with environmental monitoring activities on an as-needed basis (surface water, groundwater, inspections and others as assigned)

Required Experience and Skill Set

Strong sense of integrity, ethics, and desire to positively impact the environment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on commitments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite® and environmental database management programs.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to work with a diverse cross-cultural workforce.
Ability to support field programs, which may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in various weather conditions
Three to five years of relevant work experience with preference to those with experience in the mining industry
Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, standards, and effective industry practices

Job Conditions

Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Certifications

Valid driver's license.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management, Science, or Engineering

The salary range for this position is from $100,966.00 to $123,403.00.

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