Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

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 across British Columbia.
• 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.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• All other duties as reasonably assigned.

The Ideal Candidate
Education / Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in high-volume talent acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, marketing or related discipline.

Experience / Skills

• 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. Additionally, the job is in a fast paced, and at times stressful working environment, with having to manage multiple competing priorities. Some flexibility in work location may be considered.

Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is CA$85,000 - CA$100,000, 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.