Mill Manager

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: Mill Manager 

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Mill Manager is responsible for leading the mill operations, maintenance and engineering teams. 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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  Ensure procedures, systems, training, and documentation (e.g., O&M manuals, start-up plans, permits) are in place and validated before beginning operations. 

  
  

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  Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of operational staff to ensure competence and alignment with project timelines. 

  
  

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  Establish KPIs and readiness metrics to monitor progress of the start-up. 

  
  

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

  
  

Operations: 

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  Recognize and anticipate operational, technical and safety challenges, taking action to prevent or overcome them, and seeking continuous improvement 

  
  

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  Contribute to business planning and company strategy to improve competitiveness, profitability and growth 

  
  

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  Manage balance between the maintenance department and operations to ensure continuously safe, and efficient production 

  
  

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  Oversee major sustaining capital projects to improve mill performance 

  
  

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management:  

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  Implement and enforce safety protocols including Permit to Work, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, and emergency response procedures. 

  
  

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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. 

  
  

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  Develop and oversee application of workforce technical skills development program, with emphasis on first nation leader development. 

  
  

Additional Duties 

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  Perform other duties as assigned.  
   

  
  

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) 

  
  

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  Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in the industry. 

  
  

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  Experience managing diverse teams in challenging conditions. 

  
  

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  Experience with commissioning frameworks and performance benchmarking. 

  
  

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  Familiarity with commissioning and start-up safety processes. 

  
  

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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. 

  
  

Experience / Skills  
 

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  Open pit mill start‑up & commissioning  

  
  

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  Operations readiness & performance KPIs  

  
  

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  Mine–mill integration  

  
  

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  Maintenance & reliability leadership  

  
  

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  Capital project execution  

  
  

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  Safety, risk & regulatory compliance 

  
  

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 190,000-240,000, 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.