Heavy Equipment Operator

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!

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Earthworks, and the Supervisor, Pit, from time to time, the Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment for construction and quarrying purposes at the Eskay Creek Mine site.

This role will be responsible for the safe operation of dozers, excavators and/or loaders as required.

• Operate heavy mining and earthworks equipment including excavators, dozers, graders, and loaders in accordance with site procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and industry standards
• Carry out large-scale material handling such as topsoil stripping, overburden removal, ore loading, pit development, waste dumping, and stockpile management
• Support drilling, blasting, and extraction activities by preparing work areas, maintaining benches and haul roads, and ensuring compliance with safety distances and operational protocols
• Operate equipment efficiently to meet production targets while minimizing fuel consumption, equipment wear, and environmental impact
• Build and maintain haul roads and access roads to industry standards
• Assist with the installation of environmental control measures
• Construct tailings facilities, collection ponds, and other mining infrastructure as required

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance checks, reporting defects or hazards promptly
• Comply with all company safety policies, environmental regulations, PPE requirements, and mine site standards
• Read and interpret grade stakes, blueprints, and plans; follow written and verbal instructions to execute work scopes accurately
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch, supervisors, and coworkers using radios and standard signaling procedures
• Adapt to changing site conditions, weather, and production requirements while maintaining high situational awareness
• Participate in safety meetings, ongoing training, and competency assessments to meet regulatory and site standards

• Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record suitable for site vehicle use

• 3–5+ years’ experience operating heavy mining and earthworks equipment (excavators, dozers, graders, loaders) on active mine or large civil/earthworks sites
• Demonstrated proficiency with large-scale material handling (topsoil stripping, overburden removal, ore loading, pit development, waste and stockpile management)
• Proven experience building haul/access roads, bench and ramp maintenance, and supporting drill/blast operations in active pits
• Experience constructing tailings facilities, collection ponds, and environmental controls (sediment/erosion control, diversion ditches, silt fencing, check dams)
• Ability to read grade stakes, survey markings, and basic civil layouts; interpret blueprints, design drawings, and work packages to execute to line/grade
• Zero‑harm mindset with consistent adherence to company safety policies, SOPs, and JHAs/FLHAs
• Proper and consistent use of PPE and participation in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident/hazard reporting
• Commitment to regulatory compliance (mining and environmental regulations) and site-specific standards
• Ability to stop work and elevate when…