Mine Dispatcher Musselwhite Mine 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: We are seeking an energetic Mine Dispatcher with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team and contribute their skills and knowledge to our ongoing development and growth.
Responsibilities include:
Monitor and enter data into Optimine
Maintain integrity of Optimine data, ensuring any errors are corrected
Direct underground equipment movement using radio communication and dispatch system in order to execute the shift plan
Track and record movement of material (ore, waste, backfill) underground by loaders and trucks (location, destination)
Track development rounds blasted and their location
Track production drills and their location
Track all equipment downtime and the nature of the downtime
Know and relay the status of each active mining location
Provide short interval control information to shift Supervisors to ensure targets are met
Communicate assignments of underground personnel, delegated by the Shift Supervisor
Provide operating and support information to Mining and Maintenance Supervisors and Coordinators
Recognize and report on variances
Provide proper shift handover to incoming Dispatcher and ensure all necessary files are created for a safe and efficient shift change process
Provide feedback to Supervisors and Coordinators as needed on cycle times, manual assignments, improperly allocated material, excessive delays, and start/end of shift management
Control underground radio communication during an emergency response scenario
Other duties that may reasonably be required
Education and Experience:
Secondary school diploma required
3-5 years minimum of operational mining experience
Experience with dispatching and fleet management system and software preferred
Strong computer skills required
Ability to multitask efficiently
Highly effective communication skills, organization, detailed planning and execution
Strong commitment to seeking efficiency and productivity improvements
Completion of Basic Ontario Common Core Program
Working Conditions:
The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is CAD$112,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.
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Mine Dispatcher employer: Orla Mining Ltd.
Equinox Gold is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Musselwhite Mine in Northwestern Ontario, where you can grow your career as an Engineer In Training (EIT). With a strong commitment to safety, inclusivity, and employee development, we provide hands-on experience across various engineering disciplines while investing in modern technologies and sustainable practices. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values integrity and excellence, and enjoy competitive compensation along with a robust benefits package, including a pension plan and performance-based bonuses.
