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: Operational Readiness Manager

Reporting directly to the VP, Project Engineering & Construction, or their designate, the Operational Readiness Manager will play a critical role in transitioning the Eskay Creek Project from construction to operational status. This role is essential to ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely commissioning and ramp-up of process operations and site infrastructure.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Develop a comprehensive Operational Readiness Plan that covers people, process, technology, systems, and governance during the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up phases.
• Work closely with the EPCM Contractor on their development of the Pre-Operational Testing Plan.
• Validate and integrate the commissioning, handover and operations into the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Lead operational readiness planning across the full mining value chain, from pit through processing to product logistics and point of sale.
• Align project execution with operational goals to ensure a smooth handover from construction to operations.
• Lead the development of the Operational Readiness Team, including the recruitment of key early team members as appropriate for schedule.
• Collaborate closely with vendors to plan and execute with a focus on process control, communications, and systems integration.
• Monitor progress and report on key deliverables, timelines, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for operational readiness and commissioning.
• Liaise with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure alignment and integration.
• Closely integrate with existing site operations group which is currently self-performing mining and earthworks activities
• Identify and mitigate operational risks after handover.
• Ensure the implementation of safety systems, training programs, and Health, Safety, and Environment procedures.
• Validate that operations comply with local regulations, environmental permits, and corporate standards.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, EPCM contractors, automation partners, service providers, and Indigenous partners.
• Support knowledge transfer through detailed documentation, training, and coaching.

The Ideal CandidateEducation / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
• Experience in overseeing large-scale construction projects and their transition to operations, preferably in remote or challenging environments.

Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the mining industry.
• Demonstrated success in integrating people, process, and technology to achieve smooth operational transitions.
• Proficiency in operational risk assessment, readiness assurance frameworks, and performance benchmarking.
• Experience working with EPCM contractors, automation vendors, and systems integrators.
• Has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and very strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently as needed
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations.
• Capability to work in a self-directed manner and possess good time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to support reporting, and communication between various stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work with minimal guidance.

Work Location & Conditions

This role will be initially based in the Vancouver Corporate office, but will require monthly trips to the Eskay Creek site. As the project advanced through construction, site visits will increase in duration, up to approximately 50% of time at site.

This job requires the incumbent to be able to work away from home and to be able to travel to different work locations or events outside of regular office hours as well as traveling to Skeena's remote project sites and collaborate with internal and external parties.

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 salary range for this position is CA$150,000 - CA$225,000, 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.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.