Project Geologist

PROJECT GEOLOGIST

If you’re an adaptable, team‑driven geologist ready to grow your skills in mineral exploration, we want to meet you.

Equity Exploration is a fast‑growing Vancouver-based firm with deep roots in the mineral exploration community. Each year, we manage 30+ projects across base, precious, and battery metals—ranging from early‑stage greenfields programs to major resource‑definition drilling at active mine sites.

The industry is booming, and you have options. So why choose Equity? Since 1987, we’ve built our reputation on fairness, honesty, and a genuine commitment to developing our people. We asked our early‑career Project and Senior Project Geologists what sets Equity apart, and here’s what they said:

• Real opportunities for growth and increased responsibility
• Competitive compensation that reflects your contributions
• Strong professional development support
• Mentorship from an experienced, approachable team
• A collaborative, team‑oriented culture
• Colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together
• A dynamic career with exposure to diverse projects and deposit types

At Equity, Project Geologists play a central role in collecting and interpreting the data that drives exploration decisions. You’ll work with project leaders on complex geological and logistical programs while building the skills and experience to take on greater responsibility over time. We’re committed to mentoring you, supporting you, and helping you shape a rewarding career in mineral exploration. The Project Geologist will contribute or lead the technical team of geoscientists and contractors focused primarily on safe, responsible program planning and execution.

Requirements

• Minimum BSc in geology or related field of specialization
• Must be registered as or have eligibility to work towards designation as a Professional Geoscientist (e.g. GIT)
• Minimum of 3 years of mining/exploration industry experience with a preference at least one year as a Project Geologist or in a leadership role
• Intermittent time in remote field camps with typical durations of 28 days
• Understanding of best practices for health, safety, environmental and community management
• Proven ability to manage teams of three or more people
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Competence with Microsoft Office and 2D/3D spatial software
• Authorized to work in Canada
• Valid BC Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license

Responsibilities

The areas of responsibility will typically center around the planning, in-field management, and synthesis of a single project, and include:

• Contribute to the design of the work program
• Review and/or complete permitting requirements
• Operate within Equity’s technical and logistical systems
• Apply Equity’s Safety, Health, and Environment Management Plan (SHEMP) to the project and ensure compliance
• Project budget planning, expense tracking, and budget reconciliation
• Staffing and subcontractor procurement; development of project schedule
• Build, maintain, and work within a 2D/3D workspace for the project
• Lead safety meetings and investigations
• Collection of geological data and samples in line with industry best practice, including the establishment of field laboratories
• Interpretation of geological data
• Drill pad and rig management
• Training and management of Equity project staff; management of subcontractors
• Validation, QAQC monitoring, and timely delivery of project data
• Timely and on-budget completion of reporting deliverables
• Ensure project is executed and delivered in line with regulatory requirements
• Complete additional tasks as allocated by supervisors or the Client

Additional responsibilities assigned to select candidates may include:

• Act as the face of the project, both on site and within the community, and be the first point of contact for the client and/or government representatives
• Drive design of the work program
• Contribute to Equity’s technical and logistical systems
• Geological targeting and drill planning based on sound geological interpretation