Mine Placement Planner

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited 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: Mine Placement Planner (Contract)

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, the Mine Placement Planner will be responsible for scheduling, planning, and coordinating all site material movements for both construction and operations. This role will work closely with the site geology team, Operations, and surveyors to plan workfronts, provide dig maps, and ensure the proper implementation of dump plans. Additionally, the Mine Placement Planner will generate material movement schedules, reconcile survey data, and develop detailed daily and weekly operational schedules to support efficient site operations.

This is a seasonal position with an anticipated employment depending on workload and the construction season. 

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safe work practices are integrated into all mine operations activities and strictly adhered to.

    Short-Term Planning & Coordination

• Interpret waste rock and overburden mining objectives from the Long Range Plan and develop an achievable short-term placement plan on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Work closely with the Geology team to compile and distribute dig maps.
• Collaborate with the survey team to ensure dump plans, dig plans, and work faces are accurately staked in the field as per design.
• Coordinate with the Operations team to distribute and communicate material movement plans and schedules effectively.

Material Movement & Dump Design

• Schedule construction work fronts based on material availability.
• Design dumps in phases to ensure adequate dump space is available for forecasted material quantities.
• Work alongside the Operations Engineer to collect and utilize production data for accurate forecasting and as-built material movement tracking.
• Track all pit material data, ensuring running totals are completed and distributed as needed.
• Collaborate with the Operations Engineer and Project Controls team to provide input on forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking.
• Work directly with Operations Supervisors, Engineers, and Superintendents to plan work fronts based on material availability.

Technical Support & Data Management

• Assist the Technical Services team with tracking drill and blast metrics, survey requests, volume reconciliation, and ML/ARD data.
• Verify all quantity tracking with the Operations Engineer to ensure material is properly accounted for and uploaded in compliance with permit conditions.
• Work closely with the Qualified Person (QP) for dump design to ensure proper execution.

Ownership & Integration

• Act as the primary owner responsible for major dump management.
• Oversee the integration of pit planning with construction fronts, ensuring seamless coordination between teams.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Construction or Mining engineering, or other related discipline OR Civil, Mining and Geomatics technologist diploma.

Experience / Skills

• A minimum of 3–4 years of experience in mining and/or heavy civil construction is required.
• Previous experience in dump design, dam construction, and/or drill and blast is essential.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint), GIS programs (ArcGIS), and 3D mine modeling software (AutoCAD, Deswik).
• Experience with fleet dispatch/management systems and managing HPGPS equipment.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up projects considered an asset.
• Must be willing and able to work a rotational schedule in a remote mining camp.
• Detail oriented with excessive attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters
• Effective team player who can jump in wherever is needed
• Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others

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.    

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.  

Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is CA$35/h - CA$45/h, 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.