Site Maintenance Auxiliary Equipment Lead Hand

Job Category: Site Remote

Requisition Number: SITEM
001583

• Posted :
  October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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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:
Auxiliary Equipment Lead Hand

The Auxiliary Equipment Lead Hand is a hands-on role responsible for organizing and supporting daily snow removal and auxiliary equipment activities around existing camp facilities, the water treatment plant, site roads, and other areas as required. Reporting to the Site Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Hand develops the daily snow removal plan, coordinates assigned personnel and equipment, and actively operates heavy equipment.

The role provides field direction to equipment operators, labourers, and other assigned personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.

Reporting to the Site Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Hand develops the daily snow removal plan, coordinates assigned personnel and equipment, and actively operates heavy equipment. The role provides field direction to equipment operators, labourers, and other assigned personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Daily Planning and Coordination

• Develop and communicate a daily snow removal plan based on weather conditions, snow accumulation, access requirements, and direction from the Site Maintenance Supervisor.
• Prioritize clearing of roads, facility entrances, walkways, emergency access routes, and operational areas.
• Organize equipment, personnel, tools, and materials required to complete assigned work.
• Coordinate snow shovelling, snow hauling, and removal activities around buildings, infrastructure, and areas inaccessible to heavy equipment.
• Monitor progress, adjust priorities as conditions change, and communicate delays or resource requirements to the Supervisor.
• Record completed work and communicate outstanding priorities during shift handover.

Equipment Operation and Support

• Operate plow trucks, loaders, D-17 dozers, skid steers, graders, and other equipment within established training and authorization.
• Support snow plowing, grading, snowbank management, loading, hauling, and general site maintenance activities.
• Complete pre-operational inspections and equipment checks, promptly reporting defects and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and complete routine operator servicing within the scope of training.
• Select suitable snow storage locations in consultation with the Supervisor, maintaining visibility, drainage, and access to infrastructure.

Field Leadership and Safety

• Clearly communicate work scope, priorities, hazards, and expected outcomes to assigned personnel.
• Assign tasks according to employee competency, equipment availability, and work conditions.
• Participate in prestart meetings, field-level hazard…