General Foreperson, Earthworks
About The Position
Skeena Gold + Silver is a Canadian mining company focused on revitalizing the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine in northwest British Columbia. As a General Foreperson, you will provide strong on-site leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of project activities. This role involves overseeing multiple Field Supervisors, lead hands, and subcontractors, driving a culture of safety and accountability. You will coordinate daily operations, manage resources, and maintain alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements, with a focus on proactive planning and problem-solving to ensure work is completed to design specifications and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Must possess BC Mine Shift Boss Ticket
- Must possess First Aid Certification
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- 15+ years in mining, civil construction, or large earthworks
- 10+ years in supervisory roles, including managing multiple crews
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Budget awareness and cost control experience
- Advanced knowledge of mine site operations and safety protocols
- Detail oriented with excessive attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters
- Effective team player willing to help wherever is needed
- Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others
Responsibilities
- Direct, supervise, and coordinate Field Supervisors, Lead Hands, and subcontractors to ensure efficient work execution.
- Foster a strong safety culture and enforce compliance with mine site safety and environmental standards.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings, hazard assessments, and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Ensure tasks are completed in alignment with project schedules and contractual requirements.
- Track and report on production quantities, resource allocation, and equipment usage.
- Maintain awareness of project budgets, cost controls, and potential overruns.
- Interpret drawings and specifications, ensuring crews execute work by design.
- Oversee large-scale earthworks, tailings dam construction, and related civil works.
- Ensure quality control standards are met across all phases of construction.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
- Prepare and submit detailed daily and weekly progress reports on manpower, equipment, and material usage.
- Communicate effectively with management, engineering teams, and client representatives.
- Utilize digital tools for scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
- Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.
Benefits
- Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities.
- Flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
