Senior Mine Engineer

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!

Reporting directly to the Manager, Technical Services, the Senior Mine Engineer is a key contributor to the efficient operation of mining activities, focusing on developing mine plans within a 0-month to 2-year timeframe. This role is responsible for translating the Long Range Plan (LRP) into a practical, executable strategy for monthly and annual operations, ensuring alignment with ore and waste mining objectives.

To create an accurate and achievable plan, the Senior Mine Engineer must account for additional factors beyond those outlined in the LRP, refining strategies for annual budgeting and short-term planning. This position requires a deep understanding of mine engineering principles, including extraction and tailings operations, reclamation planning, geotechnical design, economic assessments, and mine safety.

Drill & Blast Design

Team Communication & Performance Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Operational Improvement & Cost Efficiency

Performance Tracking & Reporting

Dewatering Systems Management

Special Projects & Feedback

The Ideal Candidate Education / Qualifications

Experience / Skills

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.

The expected salary range for this position is CA$130,000 - CA$150,000, 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.