Mine Placement Planner

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: Mine Placement Planner

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, the Mine Placement Planner will be responsible for scheduling, planning, and coordinating all site material movements for both construction and operations. This role will work closely with the site geology team, Operations, and surveyors to plan work fronts, provide dig maps, and ensure the proper implementation of dump plans. Additionally, the Mine Placement Planner will generate material movement schedules, reconcile survey data, and develop detailed daily and weekly operational schedules to support efficient site operations.

• Ensure safe work practices are integrated into all mine operations activities and strictly adhered to.

• Interpret waste rock and overburden mining objectives from the Long Range Plan and develop an achievable short-term placement plan on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Work closely with the Geology team to compile and distribute dig maps.
• Collaborate with the survey team to ensure dump plans, dig plans, and work faces are accurately staked in the field as per design.
• Coordinate with the Operations team to distribute and communicate material movement plans and schedules effectively.

• Schedule construction work fronts based on material availability.
• Design dumps in phases to ensure adequate dump space is available for forecasted material quantities.
• Work alongside the Operations Engineer to collect and utilize production data for accurate forecasting and as-built material movement tracking.
• Track all pit material data, ensuring running totals are completed and distributed as needed.
• Collaborate with the Operations Engineer and Project Controls team to provide input on forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking.
• Work directly with Operations Supervisors, Engineers, and Superintendents to plan work fronts based on material availability.

• Assist the Technical Services team with tracking drill and blast metrics, survey requests, volume reconciliation, and ML/ARD data.
• Verify all quantity tracking with the Operations Engineer to ensure material is properly accounted for and uploaded in compliance with permit conditions.
• Work closely with the Qualified Person (QP) for dump design to ensure proper execution.

• Act as the primary owner responsible for major dump management.
• Oversee the integration of pit planning with construction fronts, ensuring seamless coordination between teams.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Construction or Mining engineering, or other related discipline OR Civil, Mining and Geomatics technologist diploma.

Experience / Skills

• A minimum of 3–4 years of experience in mining and/or heavy civil construction is required.
• Previous experience in dump design, dam construction, and/or drill and blast is essential.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint), GIS programs (ArcGIS), and 3D mine modeling software (AutoCAD, Deswik).
• Experience with fleet dispatch/management systems and managing HPGPS equipment.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with experience in greenfield or…