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: Environmental Compliance Superintendent
Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Compliance Superintendent supports the implementation of environmental and sustainability requirements at the Eskay Creek Mine site. This site-based role is responsible for ensuring operational compliance with all applicable environmental legislation, permits, and internal commitments. The role oversees environmental inspections, supports regulatory reporting, manages site-level permitting, and drives continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
The Environmental Compliance Superintendent works closely with the Environmental Construction Superintendents, site operations, consultants, and the Sustainability team to integrate compliance into daily activities and long-term planning. A key part of the role includes supporting the development of the Revitalization Project including implementing various agreements and furthering our relationship with the Tahltan Central Government and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of the site EMS to proactively manage environmental compliance, issues, risk, and performance.
- Oversees consultants’ work and coordinates required Qualified Professionals (QPs) to complete EMS-related tasks.
- Oversees site data and records management consistent with regulatory and company requirements.
- Identify, document, and maintain all site compliance obligations ensuring they are embedded in operational practices.
- Screen and track all applicable regulatory obligations per site, including permits, licenses, and commitments, and ensure timely updates and implementation.
Compliance and Reporting
- Coordinates the completion of required compliance reporting, including the analysis, interpretation, and effective communication of environmental data to inform site management decisions.
- Supports the implementation of sustainability initiatives such as developing, tracking, and reporting on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics.
- Support and/or lead external assurance interviews, site audits, and follow-up reporting; coordinate and track progress on identified improvement opportunities.
Operational Support and Collaboration
- Works collaboratively and proactively with the Operations team to ensure site activities align with legislative, permit, and other commitments, while remaining on schedule and within budget.
- Support operational readiness by translating compliance obligations into clear, practicable tasks for operational teams.
- Participates in environmental aspects of the site emergency preparedness and response planning.
Leadership and Team Development
- Leads the site environmental team in the absence of the Environmental Manager.
- Provides technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to site teams and operations.
- Supports development of the site environmental team including budget management, activity scheduling, and resourcing to meet operational needs.
- Maintains accountability with internal and external team members on key deliverables to drive a performance-based culture.
- Participate in and, where applicable, lead compliance working groups or cross-functional collaboration initiatives to drive standardization and excellence across sites.
Reclamation and Closure
- Supports the implementation of the reclamation and closure plan, including conducting reclamation research.
Indigenous Engagement and Governance
- Develops and maintains internal and external relationships necessary to meet site sustainability requirements, with emphasis on promoting Tahltan management and governance related to environmental matters.
Data & Records Management
- Oversee site data integrity and environmental records management to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal company requirements.
Other
- Performs all other duties as reasonably assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
Education / Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree or diploma in a field related to regulatory approvals and/or directly relevant environmental discipline.
- Registered as a Qualified Professional, or eligible for, preferred e.g., P.Ag
Experience / Skills
- Minimum of 6 years of environmental management experience in the mining industry or comparable sectors.
- Broad-based experience with environmental aspects related to the mining industry, including but not limited to water quality, ML/ARD, construction environmental management, and contractor management.
- Strong knowledge of BC and federal environmental legislation, permitting frameworks, and regulatory processes, along with a solid understanding of the technical environmental studies relevant to mining project development.
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting and managing relationships with government agencies.
- Demonstrated success implementing Environmental Management Systems, and compliance requirements across multi-discipline teams.
- Experience in an environmental leadership role as a project owner/operator
- Demonstrated capability and experience working with Indigenous governments/communities including history, protocols, values, and governance and implementing those values.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to support communication of permitting requirements across the organization.
- Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office, Databases, Aconex, IsoMetrix and EQWin).
- Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Strong organization skills, managing, tracking, and recording multiple tasks and a heavy workload.
- Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
- Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
- 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.
Compensation
The expected range for this position is CAD $100,000-$135,000 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.
