Mine Rescue Chief

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Get in at the ground floor with our South Railroad Project — a construction-ready, open-pit heap leach project located on the world-class Carlin Trend in Nevada, one of the most prolific gold-producing regions on the planet. The project is backed by a completed feasibility study outlining an average of 130,000 ounces of gold per year over the first five years and an initial 10-year mine life.

Join us at this pivotal stage and help bring Nevada's next gold mine to life.

We're looking for an experienced leader to oversee our emergency preparedness, mine rescue, and emergency response programs. In this role, you'll lead the development and execution of emergency response plans, firefighting procedures, evacuation and rescue protocols, emergency medical response, and responder readiness while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of emergency response and/or mine rescue experience, preferably in a mining environment.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience as a Chief, Emergency Response Leader, or in a comparable emergency response leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, heavy industrial operations, or emergency services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency response, incident command, firefighting, technical rescue, and medical response.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with MSHA regulations, the International Cyanide Management Code, hazardous materials response, and crisis management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead emergency response activities with confidence, sound judgment, and composure in high-pressure situations.
• Strong knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), emergency preparedness, emergency planning, drills, and after-action review processes.
• Proven ability to build emergency response capability through training, coaching, mentoring, and team development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies, and emergency responders.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills with experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, emergency preparedness, and operational excellence.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and emergency notification or crisis management systems.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with training, records management, and inspection management software.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.