Supervisor, Snow Removal (Seasonal)

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: Supervisor, Snow Removal (Seasonal)

Reporting directly to Manager, Construction, the Supervisor, Snow Removal is responsible for coordinating daily work activities, supervising labourers, and ensuring safe and efficient snow removal operations throughout the site. This role will focus on maintaining safe access roads, work areas, and site infrastructure during winter conditions.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 

Team Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate daily snow removal activities across the site, including access roads, work areas, walkways, and other designated areas

• Assign daily tasks and ensure adequate workforce coverage to meet operational requirements

• Provide direction and support to labourers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused team environment

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct daily toolbox talks, communicate work plans, and ensure crew members understand their responsibilities and associated hazards

• Conduct hazard assessments and ensure compliance with company safety procedures, site rules, and environmental requirements

• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and safe work practices are followed throughout all snow removal activities

• Identify and address safety concerns, changing weather conditions, and operational hazards

Operational Performance & Quality Control

• Monitor work progress, assess priorities, and adjust resources as required to maintain safe and accessible site conditions

• Coordinate the use of snow removal equipment, tools, and materials, ensuring they are maintained and used safely

• Monitor the quality of completed work and ensure snow and ice are removed from designated areas in a timely manner

• Identify and address operational challenges, equipment issues, and scheduling conflicts to minimize disruptions

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain daily records of work completed, workforce activities, equipment issues, and operational progress

• Report daily progress, safety concerns, and operational challenges to management

• Communicate effectively with site personnel and other departments to coordinate snow removal priorities
• Perform hands-on snow removal and general labour duties as required to support site operations

Additional Responsibilities

• All other duties as reasonably assigned

The Ideal Candidate 

Education / Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Must possess BC Mine Supervisor ticket
• Relevant safety training or supervisory certifications are considered an asset

Experience / Skills 

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead crews, delegate tasks, and oversee daily operations.

• Experience in snow removal, winter maintenance, construction, mining, or a heavy industrial environment is required.

• Demonstrated experience operating snow removal and mobile equipment, including skid steers, Bobcats, and other compact equipment.

• Experience operating aerial work platforms (AWPs) is an asset.

• Ability to coordinate daily work activities, manage competing priorities, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to conduct toolbox talks, provide clear direction, and prepare daily progress reports.

• Sound knowledge of workplace safety requirements, hazard assessments, and safe work practices in an outdoor operational environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to equipment issues, changing weather conditions, and operational challenges.

• Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour, including snow shovelling, lifting, and working outdoors in challenging weather conditions.

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and maintain effective communication with management.

Work Location & Conditions 

This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. This position involves working at a remote mine site on a 15 days on/13 days off rotation.      

The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project is located within the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities. For those applicants located elsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena’s Travel Policy.     

There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking to and from different locations on uneven ground, prolonged periods of standing and physically handling/lifting/moving heavy objects.      

Compensation 

The expected salary range for this position is CA$44-CA$52. Individual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant education, training, experience, skills, qualifications, and job responsibilities. Skeena is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices and to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. 

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 where our projects are located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.