Earthworks Lead Hand

Description   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:

Earthworks Lead Hand
Reporting directly to the Field Supervisor, the Lead Hand is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, direction, and hands-on support to field crews working on earthworks activities. The Lead Hand assists with coordinating daily work priorities, mentoring labourers, operating equipment, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and site requirements.
This position requires a strong combination of leadership, equipment operating experience, mechanical aptitude, and practical knowledge of civil, earthworks, and mine site operations.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Team Leadership & Field Coordination
Direct, support, and mentor labourers and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required standards
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and guidance to crew members
Assist Field Supervisors with coordinating daily work activities, priorities, manpower, and equipment
Lead by example and promote a positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment
Communicate work plans, hazards, changing site conditions, and production priorities to crew members
Monitor work progress and identify potential issues, delays, or resource requirements, escalating them to the Field Supervisor as required
Support effective coordination between equipment operators, labourers, supervisors, and other site personnel
Earthworks Operations
Support civil construction, large earthworks, and mine site activities as directed
Assist with tailings dam-related construction and maintenance activities
Set and install water pumps and associated pumping systems
Install culverts, drainage systems, and related site infrastructure
Install and maintain environmental controls, including sediment and erosion control measures
Install and work with geotextiles, liners, grids, and other civil construction materials
Assist with site preparation, material handling, grading, drainage, and general earthworks activities
Interpret IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and communicate construction requirements to field crews
Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, work plans, and supervisor direction
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Operate a variety of small and medium-sized mobile equipment, including skid steers, telehandlers, manlifts, mini excavators, and loaders
Operate equipment safely and efficiently in support of civil, earthworks, pumping, environmental, and mine site activities
Perform pre-use inspections and identify equipment defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements
Assist with routine servicing, fueling, greasing, and maintenance of small equipment
Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and apply mechanical aptitude to support equipment reliability
Assist with pump maintenance and troubleshooting
Perform HDPE pipe bolt-up and pipe fusing activities as required
Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
Safety, Communication & Compliance
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and zero-harm mindset
Comply with company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, environmental regulations, and mine site standards
Participate in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, hazard assessments, and site training
Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and environmental concerns
Stop work and notify the appropriate supervisor when unsafe conditions or discrepancies are identified
Maintain clear communication with supervisors, crew members, and other site personnel
Use radios, cell…