Manager, Talent Acquisition

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!

Reporting directly to the Vice President, People & Culture, the Manager, Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in shaping Skeena Gold + Silver’s workforce. This position is responsible for overseeing all recruitment activities, ensuring we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across technical, industrial, and corporate functions. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution, the role manages high-volume recruitment while driving long-term talent strategies aligned with business objectives. In addition, this position understands the development and administration of competitive compensation programs, including short- and long-term equity, to support our commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

Strategic Recruitment, Planning & Leadership

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract skilled multi-disciplinary candidates across engineering, technical, industrial, and corporate roles.
• Improve and streamline the candidate experience
• Utilize various sourcing channels (job boards, social media, agencies, industry events) to build a strong talent pipeline
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, professional networks, and industry organizations
• Lead and mentor a small team of recruiters and coordinators, providing guidance and support to achieve hiring goals
• Develop and manage annual recruitment event strategies, including career fairs, campus recruitment, industry conferences, and community hiring events, ensuring alignment with long-term workforce plans
• Conduct interviews, assessments, and reference checks to evaluate qualifications and Skeena culture fit
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies
• Support and advise managers with consultants, contractors, and specialized external resources, ensuring consistent evaluation standards and compliance with company policies
• Promote Skeena’s brand and values through LinkedIn, industry events, and networking
• Oversee, track, and approve all recruitment-related materials, including promotional items, swag, pamphlets, and equipment, ensuring alignment with branding, budget, and recruitment needs
• Collaborate with the Communications department to enhance online presence and employer reputation
• Lead strategic recruitment marketing initiatives tied to workforce planning, future skills demand, and long-term growth objectives

Legal, Compliance & Employment Agreements

• Lead negotiations and oversee new hire employment agreements
• Support onboarding to ensure smooth transitions for new hires
• Maintain accurate recruitment and compensation data in HRIS (UKG) and related systems (DocuSign, SharePoint, Smartsheets)
• Manage and support immigration and work authorization processes, including visas, permits, and renewals, in partnership with external immigration consultants and legal advisors
• Ensure compliance with all immigration, employment, and cross-border hiring requirements for international hires and contractors
• Create and manage dashboards and reports and for recruitment related data

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Recommend and maintain competitive salary structures and pay bands
• Understand equity programs (stock options, RSUs) and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and market competitiveness
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis for all roles
• Advise leadership on total rewards strategy to attract and retain talent
• Understand employment agreement clauses for regular hires as well as executive level contracts

Internal and External Collaboration/Community Engagement

• Lead recruitment-related community engagement and outreach initiatives, ensuring alignment with Indigenous partnerships, local workforce development goals, and regulatory commitments
• Collaborate with leadership to translate long-term business strategy into forward-looking talent acquisition plans
• Maintain proactive communication with community partners, educational institutions, and First Nations organizations regarding future workforce needs and upcoming opportunities
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership based on pipeline health, market trends, and future talent risks
• Demonstrate strong capability in navigating complex and sensitive conversations with candidates, hiring managers, and external stakeholders, balancing business needs, fairness, and relationship management
• Ensure full compliance with Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) conditions by integrating workforce-related commitments into recruitment strategies, hiring practices, tracking, and reporting, and by monitoring adherence to Indigenous employment targets, documentation requirements, and agreed-upon workforce obligations in coordination with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and community partners

Additional Duties:

• All other duties as reasonably assigned.

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

Experience / Skills

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least a year in a leadership role
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset
• Proven experience and knowledge in compensation strategy and equity programs
• Background in startups or high-growth environments is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems, recruitment tools, tech savy and ability to leverage new platforms and services
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with immigration processes, compliance and Canadian Employment Law
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment

This is an office-based job, in Skeena’s Corporate office located in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Monday to Friday schedule. Additionally, the job is in a fast paced working environment, with multiple competing priorities.

The expected salary range for this position is CAD $125,000 to $155,000, in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Salary ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and/or experience.

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.