Supervisor, Drill and Blast

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: Supervisor, Drill and Blast

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Lead, the Supervisor, Drill and Blast is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of drilling and blasting activities in an open-pit hard-rock mining environment. This role provides frontline leadership to drill and blast crews, ensures adherence to regulatory and site requirements, and works closely with mine engineering and operations to deliver consistent fragmentation, productivity, and cost control while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Drill & Blast Leadership and Execution

- Lead all drill and blast activities in compliance with site safety management systems, SOPs, and applicable legislation.

- Supervise drilling activities to ensure accuracy of hole location, depth, diameter, inclination, and adherence to mine plans and survey control.

- Monitor drilling performance and ground conditions, adjusting practices as required.

- Supervise blast preparation including pattern layout, charging, stemming, and tie-in.

- Ensure blast designs are implemented correctly to achieve required fragmentation and wall control.

- Manage misfire procedures and ensure safe, controlled resolution.

- Review blast outcomes and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Explosives Management, Coordination & Planning

- Ensure the safe handling, storage, transport, and use of explosives and detonators.

- Coordinate blast scheduling with Mining, Technical Services, and external stakeholders.

- Coordinate drill maintenance activities and consumables with maintenance teams.

Safety, Supervision & Compliance

- Conduct pre-shift meetings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and field-level risk assessments.

- Enforce blast exclusion zones, clearance procedures, and re-entry protocols.

- Supervise drillers, blasters, and contractor personnel as applicable.

- Investigate incidents, misfires, and near misses, completing required reports and corrective actions.

- Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

- Promote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional Duties

- Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

- Valid British Columbia Blasting Ticket

- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record suitable for site vehicle use

Experience / Skills

- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in open-pit drill and blast operations

- Supervisory experience in drilling and/or blasting

- Experience in start-up environments is an asset

- Experience with RC drilling is an asset

- Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, rotations (days/nights), weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

- Capable of working in remote, rugged, and variable weather conditions, including cold, heat, precipitation, and reduced visibility

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.

Compensation

The expected hourly rate for this position is CAD $52, 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.

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.