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 workplace, 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: Senior Supervisor

Reporting directly to the General Foreperson, the Senior Supervisor is a key operational leader responsible for providing elevated technical oversight, field leadership, and hands‑on equipment expertise across heavy civil and earthworks operations. The position bridges the gap between Field Supervisors and the General Foreperson, supporting the execution of operational plans while driving the training, development, and performance improvement of Field Supervisors, Lead Operators, and Operators.

The Senior Supervisor is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high‑quality field execution, providing technical guidance on earthworks, tailings dam construction, environmental controls, water management systems, and civil works, and ensuring supervisory standards are consistently maintained.





Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

Leadership, Training & Workforce Development

- Mentor, coach, and train Field Supervisors and Lead Operators to improve technical competency, leadership capability, and overall performance.
- Conduct skills assessments and work with the General Foreperson to identify gaps in supervisory knowledge, equipment operation proficiency, safety leadership, and field decision-making.
- Develop and deliver structured on-the-job training related to equipment operation, earthworks best practices, safety leadership, and crew management.
- Provide corrective coaching and support improvement plans for underperforming supervisors.
- Lead by example in professionalism, communication, accountability, and safety culture.

Operational Oversight & Field Execution

- Support and oversee daily field activities across multiple work fronts, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
- Provide technical guidance on earthworks, tailings dam construction, environmental controls, water management systems, and civil works.
- Assist Field Supervisors with troubleshooting equipment, scheduling, production challenges, and interpretation of drawings.
- Step in to operate heavy equipment when required, demonstrating proper techniques and establishing performance standards.




- Ensure accurate reporting on progress, manpower, equipment utilization, and production.

Safety, Quality & Technical Assurance

- Promote and enforce mine site safety standards, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead or support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
- Conduct field inspections and hazard assessments and coach supervisors on hazard identification, crew communication, and safe work practices.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with design, specifications, drawings, and project quality standards.
- Work with supervisors, engineers, and project management to identify and resolve field issues and implement corrective measures.

Planning, Coordination & Communication

- Assist the General Foreperson in planning daily and weekly work fronts, allocating resources, and forecasting project demands.
- Ensure Field Supervisors understand project scopes, drawings, schedules, priorities, and operational expectations.
- Communicate technical and operational requirements clearly to supervisors, operators, leadhands, subcontractors, and project management.
- Support consistent operational standards, documentation, reporting, and procedures across work fronts.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization, productivity, and overall field performance.

Additional Responsibilities

- All other duties as reasonably assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications

- Valid Mine Supervisor Certificate is required and the ability and commitment to obtain a BC Mines Shift Boss Certificate wi

📌 Senior Supervisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Skeena Gold + Silver
📍 British Columbia