Heavy Equipment Operator

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: Heavy Equipment Operator, Operations

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Earthworks, and the Supervisor, Pit, from time to time, the Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment for construction and quarrying purposes at the Eskay Creek Mine site.

This role will be responsible for the safe operation of dozers, excavators and/or loaders as required.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Operate heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, rock trucks, loaders, and graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and operations activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Complete shift paperwork as required including FLHAs, JHAs, equipment inspection sheets and load sheets.

Perform pre-operational checks on equipment, clean, grease and refill fluids in equipment as required.

Attend and participate in pre-shift safety meetings.

Uphold and embody Skeena Gold + Silver’s safety standards.

Assist maintenance techs, fuel/lube techs and others as required to keep equipment in good working condition.

Keep equipment cabs clean and orderly.

Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and rules as applicable.

Participate in any site-specific training.

All other duties as reasonably assigned

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 0-2 years of heavy equipment operation in a mine site or heavy civil work environment.

Familiarity with heavy civil and mining construction including types of equipment, operations and work sequencing.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Strong commitment to promoting and maintaining good Health and Safety Culture Experience or demonstrated capability to work in a complex environment.

Experience working in a remote mining or industrial environment is required.

Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.

Please specify on application types of equipment and experience level the applicant is able to operate.

Please specify on application familiarity with High Precision GPS guidance systems on heavy equipment.

Experience / Skills

Ability to run most, but not all, equipment on site

Efficient on machines, however, is not a finish operator

Ability to run the loader at a high level

Ability to load trucks efficiently

Move material around a crusher and off of trucks efficiently

Detail oriented with excessive attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters

Effective team player who can jump in wherever is needed

Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities

Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others

Work Location & Conditions

This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. This position involves working at a remote mine site on a 15 days on/13 days off rotation.

The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project is located within the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities. For those applicants located elsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena’s Travel Policy.

There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking to and from different locations on uneven ground, prolonged periods of standing and physically handling/lifting/moving heavy objects.

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.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation:

The expected hourly rate for this position is CA$37 - C$50 p/h, in line with the competitive job market for rotational-shift roles carried out in remote locations in British Columbia. 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.