Technical Services 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: Technical Services Manager

Reporting directly to Skeena’s General Manager, Eskay Creek, the Technical Services Manager will lead the Technical Services team and will be responsible for all on-site Mine Engineering, Surveying, short and medium term Mine Planning, Production Geology and support for Earthworks, QC and Scheduling. This role will work directly with the Mobile Maintenance, Mine Operations and Construction & Engineering teams to plan all mining activities and ensure the overall mining goals of Eskay Creek are met. This role will also oversee the roll-out and management of Fleet Management system and HPGPS mining equipment.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To) Team Leadership and Development

- Lead and manage the technical services team, including mining engineers, geologists, surveyors, mine dispatch, quality control, placement planners and other technical professionals, to ensure high performance, collaboration, and continuous development.

- Provide training and guidance to contractors that work within the Technical Services department.

- Act as a designate statutory mine manager from time to time in the General Manager’s absence.

Mining Technology and Systems

- Lead the implementation and management of Mining Technologies including Fleet Dispatch system, site wireless network and HPGPS Equipment.

Mine Planning and Forecasting

- Oversee short and medium-term mine planning activities, including preparation of quarterly cost forecasts during the construction period and annual budgets once in operations.

- Collaborate with corporate technical services team to support long-term mine planning activities, including preparation of life of mine plans.

- Track compliance with the approved mine plan and ensure deviations are reviewed, approved, and documented appropriately.

- Utilize advanced modeling software to perform mine planning activities including open pit mine design, production scheduling, and operational performance optimization.

- Develop and maintain short- and mid-term plans that support selective mining strategies to maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution.

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight

- Ensure and audit site compliance with HSRC, Permit and EGBC requirements for mine planning, geotechnical requirements and dump planning.

Operational Coordination and Execution

- Efficiently coordinate all mine, dump, bulk earthworks fills, drill and blast, and other technical planning required to support the Eskay Creek revitalization project.

- Oversee the successful execution of a detailed grade control and ore handling and stockpiling plan.

- Act as the on-site key contact for managing all Earthworks engineering, Quality Control and file management.

- Overall ownership of Skeena site survey team, file management, site survey control and as-built records.

- Collaborate with Operations and Project Controls to maintain and present daily, weekly and monthly reports to senior leadership.

- Provide direct technical support, planning and guidance to site operations teams, including troubleshooting complex mining issues, material balance, mass haul and implementing best practices.

Environmental and Geological Management

- Efficiently coordinate the Eskay Creek ML/ARD program including all sample collection, sample testing, geological modeling, field characterization, and in alignment with all relevant permit conditions.

- Develop and maintain accurate survey, geological, and geotechnical databases to support decision-making processes. Ensure technical data integrity and governance.

Assay Laboratory Oversight

- Act as the site leader for the Assay Lab and ensure business priorities are accurately met between different testing requirements.

Performance Monitoring and Cost Control

- Develop, monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and budget performance to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.

Strategic and Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate with the Skeena Corporate Technical Services and Resource Geology teams to drive long term goals and ensure the overall mine plan is followed.

- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement technical strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring that technology initiatives support the company's objectives.

Vendor and Partner Management

- Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners, ensuring cost-effective procurement of IT solutions and services.

All other duties as reasonably assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field

- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

- Mine Supervisor or Shiftboss certification (considered an asset)

Experience / Skills

- 12+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry, including technical and leadership roles

- Strong foundation in mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, survey, and reconciliation

- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams

- Background in open-pit operations

- Proficient in Deswik or similar mine planning software

- In-depth understanding of mine scheduling, design, and reconciliation processes

- Knowledgeable in geotechnical monitoring and stability assessments for pit walls and major placement structures

- Demonstrated experience in selective mining techniques, including ore-waste discrimination with multiple grade bins, dig line optimization with HPGPS systems, and grade control integration to minimize dilution and maximize ore recovery.

- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and technical reporting standards (e.g., NI 43-101)

- Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities

- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills

- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities

- Collaborative approach, with experience working across operations, engineering, and executive teams

- Experience in remote or fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) environments

- Familiarity with sustainability practices in mining

- Direct involvement in operational readiness and/or mine start-up phase

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.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is CA$160,000- CA$200,000 , 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.