Stope School Student

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise?

We'd love to have you on our team!

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.

Build your career at Musselwhite — a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining.

Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results.

We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster.

We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992.

Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.

Purpose As a successful program administered by our Musselwhite Academy, this three-month training program is designed to prepare individuals who are interested in working in an underground mining environment.

The curriculum includes the Underground Hard Rock Miner – Common Core modules, along with a selection of specialty modules tailored to the industry.

Stope School prepares trainees with a strong foundational understanding of underground mining, with safety emphasized as a top priority.

Training consists of theory and practical activities consistent with the guidelines outlined by the Common Core Modules, a series of programs administered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Skills Development.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants may be considered for advancement into a Mine Trainee position, subject to performance, operational requirements, and available opportunities.

What you can expect from us:

• Training provided by experienced professionals
• Hands-on exposure in an underground mining environment