Chief Metallurgist

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): 

Operations Readiness:  

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  Create and implement daily metallurgical accounting sheet, plan for monthly reconciliations for concentrate tracking.  

  
  

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  Work with the mining team to develop rolling geo-metallurgical test work program to optimize future mill performance. 

  
  

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  Refine and improve upon existing recovery models 

  
  

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  Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous operations to optimize readiness and performance. 

  
  

Operations: 

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  Lead, manage, and develop the process and metallurgy teams, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture. 

  
  

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  Provide technical leadership for all processing activities, including commissioning, and ongoing operational support 

  
  

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  Develop and manage metallurgical models, forecasts, and budgets 

  
  

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  Assess and implement new technologies, equipment, and methods to boost processing performance 

  
  

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  Oversee major sustaining capital projects to improve mill performance 

  
  

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management:  

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  Develop SOX standard accounting processes. 

  
  

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  Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory standards, and corporate policies. 

  
  

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  Identify and mitigate operations readiness-related risks proactively. 

  
  

Additional Responsibilities:  

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  All other duties as reasonably assigned 

  
  

The Ideal Candidate 

Education / Qualifications: 

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  Bachelor of Engineering Degree in metallurgy, mineral processing or in a related discipline is preferred 

  
  

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  Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) 

  
  

Experience / Skills  

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  Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior or supervisory metallurgy experience in the industry. 

  
  

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  Experience managing diverse teams in challenging conditions. 

  
  

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  Has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills 

  
  

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  Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, listen actively, and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. 

  
  

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  Ability to work cooperatively, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment 

  
  

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  Adaptable and able to respond to changing conditions, learn quickly, and solve problems effectively. 

  
  

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  Commitment to safe work practices, personal accountability, and respect for the well-being of others. 

  
  

Work Location & Conditions