Surveyor (Contract)

Skeena Gold + Silver•Area D (Iskut/Big Raven), BC

10d•CA$35 - CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

Skeena Gold + Silver 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 to the Senior Surveyor, the Surveyor will work closely with the Operations and Projects teams to fulfill all field surveying needs and manage geospatial data. This role ensures accurate, in-field survey guidance while maintaining compliance with engineered drawings and principles. This is a seasonal position with an expected end date between October and December, depending on workload and the construction season.

Requirements

A Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics or equivalent experience.
Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
A Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
Mining/Industrial experience is essential.
Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.), GIS programs (ArcGIS); experience with 3D mine modeling software is an asset (AutoCAD, Deswik).
Knowledge and experience working with RTK GPS equipment and surveying software.
Adaptable to change, ability to operate in less than perfect conditions and with less than perfect information at times.
Must have past demonstrated experience in helping build a strong safety culture, as well as awareness of, and adherence to, all required health and safety best practices
Must be able to work a rotational schedule in a remote mining camp.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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 who can jump in 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
All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

experience with 3D mine modeling software is an asset (AutoCAD, Deswik)

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for all survey activities.
Interpret 3D drawings for precise field control.
Communicate engineering drawing details to Operations and Project teams.
Stake out control limits to guide Projects and Operations.
Conduct topographical surveys.
Perform as-built surveys of active mining and development areas.
Ensure the accuracy of as-built data and maintain up-to-date as-built maps.
Conduct regular audits of as-built data for quality assurance.
Assist Geology with material type identification (PAG/NAG, Ore/Waste) and in-field staking.
Support the Drill and Blast crew with drill hole staking and drill pattern preparation.
Survey underground utilities as needed and maintain an accurate infrastructure as-built map.
Conduct aerial drone surveys of the mine site.