Project Controls Lead- Sustainability

Skeena Resources Limited is seeking a Project Controls Lead- Sustainability in Vancouver, BC. The role involves managing project controls functions within the Sustainability department, including budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting for the Eskay Creek Revitalization project. The position requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to ensure project efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while promoting reconciliation and inclusion in alignment with Indigenous partners.
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!

Job Title: Project Controls Lead- Sustainability

Reporting directly to Skeena’s Sustainability Department Vice President, Environment and Regulatory Affairs, The Project Controls Lead- Sustainability is responsible for managing all aspects of the Project Control’s functions across the Sustainability department, including planning/scheduling, procurement/contracts & buying, deliverable tracking, quality control, estimating and document Control.

This position will collaborate closely with the Controls and Contract team for Project Engineering and Operations as well as the Finance team. The Project Controls Lead will oversee the scheduling, reporting, estimating and budgeting to support the Sustainability department’s responsibilities for the Eskay Creek Revitalization project to ensure a cost effective and efficient delivery of project objectives.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Cost Control Oversight
• Oversee Cost Control for the Sustainability Department and ensure all planning & scheduling targets are delivered.
• Responsible for managing the project budget and accruals and maintaining the project cost data in the cost management system.
• Ensure that project cost controls are applied and adhered to at all times.

Financial Planning & Reporting
• Provide Cost Control expertise to direct projects towards Earned Value Reporting and reconciliation of Budget to Actuals and Forecast to Completion.
• Forecast project costing and provide financial reports and updates to Senior Management teams, notifying them of concerning trends critical to the project’s financial performance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with other teams to achieve project performance targets in schedule planning, financial performance, and project execution.
• Drive a collaborative culture by working with various departments such as Finance, Environment, and Site teams to ensure all costs, scheduling, and objectives are aligned.
• Develop and maintain key external relationships with consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders, while overseeing contractor/vendor invoices.

Procurement & Cost Efficiency
• Work closely with the Procurement and Contracts Manager to manage purchasing in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and implement new concepts in work simplification and cost reduction, including life cycle costing, value analysis, vendor analysis, and recommending regional solutions.

Project Controls & Scheduling
• Build on Skeena’s existing Project Controls tools and develop and optimize them to ensure maximum efficiency in Key Quantity Tracking, Estimating, and Document Control.
• Provide baseline schedule development and management, performance status and reporting, baseline change control, risk management, earned value management guidance, and tools.

Project Governance & Standards
• Support program integration, governance, formats, plan optimization, and project controls best practices.
• Support and advise on the definition of project procedures and the standards required for project delivery.

Other Responsibilities
• All other related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong understanding of the mining sector in British Columbia.

Experience / Skills
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project controls or a related field.
• Proven expertise in project management, including advanced knowledge of project controls techniques and principles.
• Experience collaborating with local Indigenous partners within established procurement and contract frameworks is an asset.
• 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

Work Location & Conditions

This is a hybrid-based job, requiring the individual to travel to Skeena’s Corporate office located in Vancouver, Smithers, or site locations on a monthly basis. Depending on the candidate and the business needs of the organization at the time of offer. The working location and conditions will be discussed with the successful candidate at the time of offer to reach an agreement that is mutually agreeable.

Additionally, the job is in a fast paced, and at times stressful working environment, with having to manage multiple competing priorities.

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.