Director of Exploration

Equinox Gold is a gold producer with a foundation of high-quality, long-life operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a strong pipeline of development and expansion projects.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP Exploration, the primary responsibility of this full-time role will be to provide management and supervision of all exploration and property maintenance activities on the company's wholly owned Ontario projects, including near-mine exploration at Greenstone Gold Mines. This position will be based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership of the exploration function, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, safety standards, and governance requirements.
• Plan, execute, and control exploration programs, including multi-drill and multi-disciplinary campaigns, delivered safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.
• Develop and manage annual exploration plans and budgets, including forecasting, cost control, contractor oversight, and performance reporting.
• Drive resource growth and asset advancement, with a focus on generating and expanding mineral resources and supporting progression toward reserves.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the exploration team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and permitting, ensuring all environmental, exploration, and mining obligations are met and approvals remain current.
• Maintain effective relationships with First Nations, local communities, government agencies, joint venture partners, and exploration alliances, supporting uninterrupted operations and positive stakeholder outcomes.
• Support senior management and the Board of Directors by providing technical and operational input into strategic planning, asset evaluations, and potential acquisitions or partnerships.
• Ensure timely and accurate internal and external reporting, including management updates, regulatory filings, technical disclosures, and investor communications.

• 15+ years' progressive experience in the mineral exploration and mining industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of orogenic gold deposits and exploration experience in Canadian greenstone belts.
• Self-motivated with a track record of successfully working independently.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver exploration programs independently, exercising sound technical judgment, operational discipline, and accountability for results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic working environment.
• Strong computer skills including GIS, 3-D modelling, and data analysis; experience with Leapfrog Geo, MX Deposit and/or ArcGIS Pro is considered an asset.

Job Conditions

• Travel within Ontario.

Certifications

• Registered Professional Geoscientist in Ontario, or eligible for Temporary or Practicing Class under Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000 (O. Reg. 324/16).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related discipline;
  Master’s degree or PhD in Geology or a related field is preferred.

The salary range for this position is from 200,000 to 230,000 annually.