Superintendent, Mining

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: Superintendent, Mining 
 
   Reporting directly to the Manager, Mining, the Mining Superintendent is responsible for leading all aspects of open pit mining activities for a high-grade gold and silver operation transitioning into production. 

This role is accountable for establishing operational readiness, implementing mining best practices, and safely delivering production targets through disciplined selective mining practices, with a core focus on maximizing ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and ensuring accurate ore classification and stockpiling from pit to plant. 

The position will oversee drill and blast, load-haul operations, ore control practices, and support infrastructure development, ensuring alignment with environmental compliance requirements and project objectives. 

Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 
 

Leadership, Safety & Operational Readiness 

• Lead and develop supervisors, operators, and contractors with a strong focus on disciplined execution and precision mining. 

• Establish and maintain a robust safety culture through compliance with all health, safety, and site procedures. 

• Develop and implement SOPs, standards, and systems supporting selective mining, ore control, and material classification. 

• Lead operational readiness planning ahead of first ore, including establishment of compliant mining systems and procedures. 

• Oversee ROM pad construction and stockpile setup, and support development of mine infrastructure such as haul roads, waste dumps, ore storage, and dewatering systems. 

 

Mining Operations & Ore Control 

• Manage all open pit production activities, including drill, blast, load, haul, and material placement. 

• Direct selective flitch mining to ensure compliance with dig limits, controlled excavation at ore–waste contacts, and rapid correction of deviations. 

• Provide oversight of drill and blast execution to support boundary control and selective excavation outcomes. 

• Coordinate closely with Geology to ensure effective real‑time ore control and field validation. 

• Own ore classification, segregation, and stockpiling from pit to Run –Of-Mine (ROM), ensuring grade integrity and preventing contamination. 

 

Material Management, Environmental Compliance & Performance 

• Lead waste and ML/ARD material placement with strict segregation, accurate tracking, and environmental compliance. 

• Ensure adherence to environmental and water management requirements and permitting obligations. 

• Maintain material tracking systems for tonnes, source, grade, stockpiles, and movement history. 

• Coordinate with Processing to align stockpile strategies with blending and mill feed requirements. 

• Monitor performance against production, cost, and schedule targets, driving improvement in ore recovery, dilution, dig compliance, and reconciliation accuracy. 

• Collaborate with Engineering, Geology, Processing, and Environmental teams to ensure alignment between plan and field execution and provide clear reporting to senior management on performance and risk. 

 

The Ideal Candidate 

Education / Qualifications: 
 

• 15+ years in mining, or large earthworks   

• 10+ years in supervisory roles, including managing multiple crews  

• Must have BC Mine Shift Boss Certificate 

 

Experience / Skills  

• Extensive experience in open pit mining operations, preferably in high-grade or complex orebodies (VMS experience considered an asset).  

• Strong background in selective mining methods, grade control, and ore segregation practices.  

• Proven leadership experience managing large crews and contractors in a production or project environment.  

• Demonstrated experience in drill and blast management, load-haul optimization, and mine startup/operational readiness.  

• Solid understanding of environmental compliance, particularly water management and ML/ARD practices.  

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving 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.       

 

Compensation 
The expected salary range for this position is CAD 170,000- 195,000 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 by 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.