Job Description

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!

Position Title: Quality Assurance Lead 

Reporting to Skeena’s Construction Manager, the Quality Assurance Lead will establish the quality management program with responsibilities not limited to development and implementation of quality assurance procedures, assessing and defining quality tests requirements, leading and performing inspections and handovers, developing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and leading the overall Quality Program. This role will work collaboratively with the Engineering, Construction and Operations teams. 

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Comply with the requirements of the health and safety guidelines, policies, and rules for the Eskay Creek site.

• Promote a safety leadership culture by ensuring that safety practices are followed in accordance with Skeena’s health and safety policies.

• Actively seek opportunities to recognize health and safety hazards, resolve safety issues, and mitigate associated workplace risks.

Quality Assurance Program Development

• Write and develop appropriate, industry standard Quality Assurance procedures and instructional references for QA staff.

• Identify test requirements from project specifications and design test plans that meet design outcomes and requirements.

• Ensure all quality testing meets functional and design specifications and requirements.

Quality Control Oversight & Technical Expertise

• Oversee staff and/or contractors responsible for Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities at the Mine, serving as the main point of contact for QA.

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of major civil and structural testing equipment, including routine maintenance and regular quality analysis.

• Understanding of code requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, train, and mentor QA/QC team members to ensure high performance and compliance with quality standards.

Data Management, Reporting & Compliance

• Create and manage program data and records in compliance with engineered drawings, governing principles, and industry best practices.

• Compile and maintain all testing data, chain of custody documentation, and internal and external reporting requirements.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely and communicate effectively with project managers, construction managers, project and mine operations teams, contractors, and other site personnel.

The Ideal Candidate: 

Academic/Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in associate field. 

Required Skills/Experience: 

• A Minimum of 7 years of directly related experience is required. 

• Mining/Industrial experience is essential.  

• Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.), database tools and experience with writing SQL scripts is an asset. 

• Detail-oriented with thorough analytical and creative skills. 

• Strong organization skills, managing, tracking, and recording multiple tasks and a heavy workload. 

• Exhibits a high degree of responsibility and accountability. 

• Highly self-motivated and ability to work with minimal guidance (Must be self-directed). 

• Adaptable to change, ability to operate in less than perfect conditions and with less than perfect information at times. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment or individually. 

• Ability to work with minimal guidance (Must be self-directed). 

• Experience working with a mixture of external quality control teams and internal self perform quality control functions

• Must have past demonstrated experience in helping build a strong safety culture, as well as awareness of, and adherence to, all required health and safety best practices Must be able to work a rotational schedule in a remote mining camp. 

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Working Conditions 

This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. Additionally, the job is in a fast-paced working environment, with having to manage multiple competing priorities.  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 airport, 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 objects. 

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is CAD $130,000 -$160,000, 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.

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.