What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Coordinator position at Equinox Gold Corp.?
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Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across Canada, the 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.
Position Title: Environmental Coordinator
Position Summary
As Equinox Gold continues to grow, we are seeking an Environmental Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Environmental Manager or Environmental Superintendent to support environmental compliance and permitting activities. Responsibilities include helping ensure compliance with all mine permits, seeking and maintaining permits for current and future operations, coordinating and managing environmental consultants, and engaging with government agencies as needed.
You will also provide compliance training and field support, including conducting and coordinating environmental sampling, participating in inspections with operations, and communicating regulatory and operating permit requirements. This role will help maintain existing permits and support the permitting process for future mine expansions.
Key Responsibilities
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across Canada, the 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.
Position Title: Environmental Coordinator
Position Summary
As Equinox Gold continues to grow, we are seeking an Environmental Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Environmental Manager or Environmental Superintendent to support environmental compliance and permitting activities. Responsibilities include helping ensure compliance with all mine permits, seeking and maintaining permits for current and future operations, coordinating and managing environmental consultants, and engaging with government agencies as needed.
You will also provide compliance training and field support, including conducting and coordinating environmental sampling, participating in inspections with operations, and communicating regulatory and operating permit requirements. This role will help maintain existing permits and support the permitting process for future mine expansions.
Key Responsibilities
- Acquire site-specific knowledge of applicable environmental regulations.
- Assist in regulatory reporting and compliance activities (air, water, land, wildlife, and waste).
- Coordinate environmental sampling, testing, and analysis, working with staff and/or consultants.
- Assist in obtaining and maintaining required and appropriate certifications (e.g., EPA Method 9, DOT HAZMAT, CN Code, ISO 14001, and other necessary programs).
- Assist in supporting monitoring and mitigation plans through Agency requirements, including but not limited to requirements from BLM, USFWS, SHPO, USACE, NDOW, NDEP, and others.
- Maintain environmental records.
- Assist in investigating and reporting environmental incidents and assist with mitigation plans.
- Assist with Cyanide Code certification and ISO 14001.
- Perform safety and environmental audits.
- On-call rotations.
- Assist in permitting minor and major federal actions with BLM (DNAs, EAs, SEISs), USFWS, USACE, EPA, or other as needed.
- Assist in permitting minor and major state actions with NDEP and Bureaus, NDWR, or other as needed.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in environmental work, preferably in a coordinator or similar role.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the mining industry or a related industry.
- Experience with environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory requirements preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with EMS, Datamine Discover 3D, ArcGIS, or other GIS software.
- Strong computer skills, including intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong critical, strategic, and logical thinking skills.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform field work, including walking long distances over uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and working in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or related fields.