Career Opportunities: Technician, Environmental (1651)
Equinox Gold Corp.
One of Equinox Gold’s cornerstone Canadian assets, the Valentine Gold Mine (VGM) is a new, world-class, long-life gold mine located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The mine achieved first gold in September 2025 and commercial production in November 2025 and, when operating at full capacity, will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a significant economic driver and employer in the province. VGM currently has an estimated mine life of more than 14 years, with significant exploration potential. Equinox Gold is a public company (TSX: EQX; NYSE-A: EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and VGM information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
Equinox VGM is currently inviting applications for an Environmental Technician to join our growing team as the company ramps up mine operations and production.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Technician role will support the Valentine Gold Mine’s environmental and regulatory compliance activities such as environmental management and follow-up plans, regulatory permitting applications and supporting documentation, and completion of sampling, monitoring, and field studies.
This position will be located at the Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Conduct and document various environmental sampling including air, soil, surface water, groundwater, and effluents.
- Ensure samples are collected, handled, stored, packaged, and shipped using standard methods and procedures that preserve sample quality, integrity, and chain of custody.
- Maintain and calibrate field equipment.
- Conduct and document other environmental monitoring as required to support project activities and commitments (ex. caribou migration).
- Conduct environmental audits and inspections and report non-compliances to the Environmental Coordinators to bring to the attention of the responsible department or contractor.
- Assist with the implementation of the various Environment Management Plans (including the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), Environmental Response Plans, Environmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs, and other guidance documents as part of the overall Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
- Promote environmental awareness and standards relating to environmental programs to employees and contractors to minimize risks of negative impacts to the environment.
- Assist with internal environmental incident report logging, investigation, and identification and implementation of corrective actions.
- Participate in all Health Safety and Environment (HSE) programs and support the safety and environment culture through involvement in daily toolbox talks, weekly HSE meetings, monthly safety meetings and other initiatives.
- Support the Environmental Coordinators with collection and preparation of data for reports to regulatory authorities within specified deadlines.
- Provide field support to consultants and contractors as required for various monitoring programs (ex. avifauna, bats, fish).
- Track and support compliance with environmental and regulatory obligations including permits, applicable regulations, conditions of authorization, and internal and external commitments.
Education And Experience Required
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline including Environmental Science or Engineering or professional degree/diploma in a relevant Environmental discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of Environmental experience.
- Experience in a remote construction or operational setting on a rotational basis is preferred.
- Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate and experience working on and around water is a requirement.
Skills And Knowledge
- Positive and effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- Detail and quality oriented.
- Resilient and adaptable – able to thrive in a dynamic work environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and adjusting activities and approaches as applicable.
- Team-oriented but individually driven to produce results.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal and provincial legislation.
- Models a health, safety and environmental protection culture and follows company procedures and directions.
- Good understanding of environmental field sampling and data collection techniques, sample handling procedures and chain of custody.
- Competent with Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) and other data-management software.
Equinox VGM is an equal opportunity employer committed to local hiring preferences and all applications will be considered on this basis. We value equity and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Equinox reserves the right to hire only those candidates who are appropriately qualified for the position advertised.
Equinox will review all applications; however, we will only contact those candidates who best fit the requirements.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following link: Careers .
