Skeena Gold + Silver 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: Chief Metallurgist
Reporting directly to the Mill Manager, the Chief Metallurgist is responsible for leading the metallurgy team. You’ll be part of a high-performing team where your ideas matter, your skills grow, and your work shapes the future of Eskay Creek.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Lead, manage, and develop the process and metallurgy teams, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management:
Additional Responsibilities:
Education / Qualifications:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, listen actively, and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Ability to work cooperatively, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment
Work Location & Conditions
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 salary range for this position is CAD 140,000-190,000, 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.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
