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: Surveyor (Contract)

Reporting to the Chief Surveyor, the Surveyor will work closely with the Operations and Projects teams to fulfill all field surveying needs and manage geospatial data. This role ensures accurate, in-field survey guidance while maintaining compliance with engineered drawings and principles.

This is a seasonal position with an anticipated employment term of approximately ten months, depending on workload and the construction season.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Survey Coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact for all survey activities.
• Interpret 3D drawings for precise field control.
• Communicate engineering drawing details to Operations and Project teams.

Field Surveying & Data Management

• Stake out control limits to guide Projects and Operations.
• Conduct topographical surveys.
• Perform as-built surveys of active mining and development areas.
• Ensure the accuracy of as-built data and maintain up-to-date as-built maps.
• Conduct regular audits of as-built data for quality assurance.

Support for Other Departments

• Assist Geology with material type identification (PAG/NAG, Ore/Waste) and in-field staking.
• Support the Drill and Blast crew with drill hole staking and drill pattern preparation.

Infrastructure & Aerial Surveying

• Survey underground utilities as needed and maintain an accurate infrastructure as-built map.
• Conduct aerial drone surveys of the mine site.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

• A Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics or equivalent experience.

Experience / Skills

• A Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
• Mining/Industrial experience is essential.
• Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.), GIS programs (ArcGIS); experience with 3D mine modeling software is an asset (AutoCAD, Deswik).
• Knowledge and experience working with RTK GPS equipment and surveying software.
• Adaptable to change, ability to operate in less than perfect conditions and with less than perfect information at times.
• 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.
• 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.

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