Community Relations Manager

Skeena Resources Limited is a Canadian exploration mining company, focused on working towards the restart of the past producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine with additional development projects in our portfolio, all located in Tahltan Territory in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia, Canada. Eskay Creek was the highest-grade gold mine in the world when in production. The mine produced 3.3 million ounces of gold and 160 million ounces of silver at average grades of 45 g/t gold and 2,224 g/t silver from 1994-2008.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. You will be given assignments to challenge yourself and your skillset, working alongside colleagues with diverse backgrounds and cultures. We value Health and Safety, the Environment, and the Communities within which we operate, and work collaboratively with our Indigenous partners, leveraging traditional knowledge and respect for the land. By joining our team, you will become part of an organization driven by opportunity, entrepreneurship, and business results.

 

Reporting directly to the Community Relations Director, the Community Relations Manager will be responsible for the Indigenous and community relations aspects of Skeena Resources’ projects, and for designing and implementing processes, programs and communications that result in positive and sustainable results for local Indigenous Nations and nearby communities. The role will be based out of the successful candidates point of hire (home office) and require frequent travel (public health guidance considered) to communities in Northwestern British Columbia (Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake, Iskut, Smithers, Terrace).

The Community Relations Manager is the primary community relations resource to service the Skeena operational field sites and development project activities. This position works directly with local Indigenous partners, local municipalities, and stakeholder groups to design and implement community relations programs that support Skeena’s mission, vision, and values.