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IT Infrastructure Specialist 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.
Responsibilities include: • Maintains and supports enterprise infrastructure including servers, storage platforms, network systems and communication services. • Manages and supports virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Azure) including capacity planning, provisioning and lifecycle management. • Administers and supports surface and underground network environments to ensure reliable, secure and resilient site connectivity. • Oversees infrastructure operations including monitoring, performance analysis and implementation of improvements to optimize availability and efficiency. • Plans and executes infrastructure upgrades, hardware replacements and modernization initiatives. • Supports and maintains communication systems including Microsoft Teams, voice gateways and Cisco CUBE. • Leads incident response, performs root cause analysis and resolves complex infrastructure and network issues. • Maintains security controls and ensures alignment with corporate policies, supporting audits, compliance reviews and risk mitigation activities. • Manages backup and recovery systems, validating data integrity and ensuring recoverability. • Develops, tests and maintains disaster recovery strategies for critical systems. • Provides advanced troubleshooting across infrastructure, network and system layers. • Collaborates with site teams (OT, Electrical, Mining Apps, EUS) to deliver infrastructure projects and operational improvements. • Maintains accurate infrastructure documentation and system configurations to support operational continuity. • Adheres to Occupational Health and Safety policies while consistently promoting safe work practices. • Demonstrates commitment to site and company goals and values. • The duties and responsibilities listed above reflect the nature and level of work assigned and are not intended to be exhaustive. Skills & Experience: • Post-secondary education in Computer Technology (certificate, diploma or degree) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • 3–5 years of progressive experience in network and server administration within mid to large enterprise environments. • Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to infrastructure projects, including planning, execution and delivery within defined timelines. • Experience supporting enterprise networks, server environments (primarily Microsoft platforms) and associated hardware lifecycle activities. • Familiarity with infrastructure security practices, compliance frameworks and risk management principles. • Experience working within regulated or industrial environments (e.g., mining, OT, or remote site operations). • Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and provide a high level of client service. • Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a results-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt and perform in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
Working Conditions: The work schedule for this position is 14 on,14 days off including travel to site, working 12-hour days. The Position may require traveling to and/or assisting other domestic sites. Compensation: • The salary for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 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.
At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.