Community Relations Manager

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

Job Title: Community Relations Manager

Reporting directly to the SVP, External Affairs or their designate, this role is responsible for the community relations aspects of Skeena Resources’ projects. The successful candidate will design and implement processes, programs, and communications that deliver positive and sustainable outcomes for communities within Skeena’s area of interest.

The Community Relations Manager serves as the primary community relations resource supporting Skeena’s operational field sites and project development activities. The role involves direct engagement with local organizational partners, municipal governments, and stakeholder groups to develop and execute community relations programs aligned with Skeena’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Community Relationship Management

- Continuously improve Skeena’s overall relationship with local communities, in keeping with our stated principles and values.

- Develop and implement community relationship strategies and programs that align with Skeena’s values and principles, and support positive brand recognition within Skeena’s catchment of communities of interest.

- Develop a network of influential community contacts within Skeena’s catchment of communities of interest.

Team Leadership & Management

- Carry out management functions for the Community Relations team.

- Identify human resource needs and support the recruitment and retention of team members.

- Develop annual performance objectives and budgets.

- Track performance and budgets and report to senior management.

- Develop and implement measures for the continual improvement of Community Relations functions.

- Support and motivate Community Relations team members to achieve annual performance goals.

- Develop and implement professional development goals for team members.

Communications & Public Engagement

- Participate in and support public communications efforts of the company; review deliverables to ensure alignment with local community expectations and interests.

- Participate in presentations to community groups and municipal governments regarding Skeena operations and future plans.

Internal Collaboration & Support

- Support Skeena’s Human Resources and People & Culture teams to develop strong tracking, analytics, and reporting of employment diversity metrics.

- Provide information to internal teams on community engagement activities including donations, partnership opportunities, outreach programs, training initiatives, and business opportunities.

- Inform Senior Management of any grievances or unresolved issues identified by local community residents, including barriers to employment.

- Make recommendations to the Human Resources team regarding workplace retention of local community residents.

- Support the internal and external reporting of social performance obligations and commitments.

The Ideal Candidate

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in business administration, social sciences, sustainable community development, social work, sustainability, public health, participatory research, and/or economic development may be considered.

Experience / Skills

- Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in rural communities within Skeena’s catchment of Communities of Interest

- Must have past experience in Mining or other resource extraction industry

- Knowledge and understanding of the culture and history of Northern B.C. Indigenous Nations

- Knowledge of relevant approaches and methodologies with a detailed understanding of social and community issues

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which includes being comfortable and effective at communicating complex technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders

- Excellent written, and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, including active listening, public speaking, and dialogue

- Proven ability to identify and manage social risks

- Demonstrated planning, organizing, meeting facilitation and program design experience

- High degree of initiative, self-motivation, accountability, and independent judgment

- Familiarity with relevant BC and federal legislation and regulations (e.g., WorkSafeBC guidelines, Mines Act, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation)

- Adaptable to change, ability to operate in less than perfect conditions and with less than perfect information at times;

- Ability to work with minimal guidance (Must be self-directed)

- Actively seek opportunities to recognize health and safety hazards, resolve safety issues, and work to mitigate associated risks in the workplace

- Must be able to travel independently and safely to remote communities in Northwest BC

Work Location & Conditions

This position will be based out of the successful candidate’s point of hire (home office) and will require frequent travel to communities in Northwestern British Columbia, including Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake, Iskut, Hwy 16 communities from Smithers to Terrace, and Prince George.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is CA$100,000- CA$130,000 , in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Salary ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and/or experience.