Chief Metallurgist

Skeena Gold + SilverArea D (Iskut/Big Raven), BC
CA$140,000 - CA$190,000Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Mill Manager, the Chief Metallurgist is responsible for leading the metallurgy team. You’ll be part of a high-performing team where your ideas matter, your skills grow, and your work shapes the future of Eskay Creek.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in metallurgy, mineral processing or in a related discipline is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior or supervisory metallurgy experience in the industry.
  • Experience managing diverse teams in challenging conditions.
  • Has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, listen actively, and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work cooperatively, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.
  • Adaptable and able to respond to changing conditions, learn quickly, and solve problems effectively.
  • Commitment to safe work practices, personal accountability, and respect for the well-being of others.
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement daily metallurgical accounting sheet, plan for monthly reconciliations for concentrate tracking.
  • Work with the mining team to develop rolling geo-metallurgical test work program to optimize future mill performance.
  • Refine and improve upon existing recovery models.
  • Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous operations to optimize readiness and performance.
  • Lead, manage, and develop the process and metallurgy teams, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture.
  • Provide technical leadership for all processing activities, including commissioning, and ongoing operational support.
  • Develop and manage metallurgical models, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Assess and implement new technologies, equipment, and methods to boost processing performance.
  • Oversee major sustaining capital projects to improve mill performance.
  • Develop SOX standard accounting processes.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory standards, and corporate policies.
  • Identify and mitigate operations readiness-related risks proactively.
  • All other duties as reasonably assigned.
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