Skeena Resources 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: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting directly to VP, People and Culture, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and recruiting top-tier talent to meet the dynamic workforce needs of the Skeena. This role will be responsible for overseeing full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing candidates to onboarding, while ensuring that hiring processes are aligned with the company's strategic goals and values. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-volume recruiting for multi-disciplinary roles, including both site-based and office-based roles.

Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

Talent Sourcing and Recruitment:

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract skilled multi-disciplinary candidates for roles across various departments.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, recruitment agencies, and industry-specific events, to generate a diverse pool of candidates.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, professional networks, and industry organizations to ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates.

Candidate Screening and Selection:

• Conduct thorough interviews, assessments, and reference checks to evaluate candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Ensure the recruitment process adheres to industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

Administration and Systems:

• Lead the offer negotiations with candidates and oversee the written employment agreement.
• Coordinate the onboarding process, ensuring that new hires are provided with all necessary tools, information, and training for a successful transition into the company.
• Ensure all recruitment activities are tracked and accurate in our HRIS system (UKG) and other systems such as DocuSign, SharePoint and Smartsheets.

Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing:

• Promote the company’s brand and values through online and offline channels, such as LinkedIn employer branding and attendance at industry networking events
• Work with Communications team to enhance the company’s online presence and boost Skeena’s reputation as an employer of choice within the mining industry.

Internal and External Collaboration:

• Support workforce planning, talent development, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and department leaders to ensure job descriptions are up to date and relevant to the roles being carried out.
• Identify, create and maintain relationships with external communities and agencies that will be mutually beneficial and promote Skeena’s recruitment activities.
• Attend regular meetings with Skeena’s First Nations partner organizations, providing recruitment updates and notifying them of relevant future planned roles.
• Provide recruitment reports to departmental leadership and overall Skeena leadership as requested.

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in high-volume talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting for mining/heavy industry roles and the ability to quickly understand job requirements.
• Strong sourcing skills and proficiency in utilizing various recruitment tools and platforms, particularly LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and HRIS systems. Experience with UKG is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships and communicating effectively with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities simultaneously and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Work Location & Conditions

This is an office-based job, in Skeena’s Corporate office located in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Monday to Friday schedule. The job is in a fast paced and will manage multiple competing priorities. Some hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Periodic travel to Skeena’s Eskay Creek site may be required.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is CA$85,000 -100,000. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience.