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, honoring and integrating their deep-rooted traditional knowledge and enduring stewardship of 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: Manager, Social Performance
Reporting directly to the Senior VP Environment and Social Affairs or their designate, the Manager, Social Performance will support the continued advancement of Skeena’s social performance, including alignment with social values, regulatory standards, and community expectations, co-developed with Nation partners to ensure community priorities are reflected in project strategies.
The role will also collaborate closely with various members of the Sustainability team and the team responsible for fulfilling the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) requirements to support social performance and related activities. The Manager, Social Performance, will help foster reciprocal relationships and long-term partnerships rooted in mutual respect and shared stewardship. They will play a key role in engaging with local communities, governments, and First Nations, managing social risks, and implementing social responsibility initiatives that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. These strategies will be designed and implemented to reflect long term community aspirations and support intergenerational sustainability.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Stakeholder Engagement
- Through the development of transparent, two-way communications build and maintain strong relationships with community members, government agencies, NGOs, and internal teams.
- Collaborate with teams involved in public engagement to plan, organize, and facilitate community consultations and engagement sessions, ensuring inclusive participation and alignment with Social Performance Represent the company at special events, conferences, and community functions.
Social Risk Management
- Work with the team to support social risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating social risks associated with projects and operations.
- Ensure alignment with international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles) and local regulations, while also reflecting and respecting Indigenous Nation values, cultural protocols, and governance frameworks.
- Monitor emerging social issues and recommend proactive strategies.
Social Performance Planning and Implementation
- Actively support the development and execution of social performance strategies and action plans, and coordinate monitoring and evaluation of social performance indicators. Ensuring strategies reflect long-term community priorities and incorporate Tahltan principles of stewardship and reciprocity, alongside conventional performance metrics.
- Support the integration of social considerations into project planning and decision-making.
- Assist with preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and annual budgets for social performance and sustainability programs.
Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare detailed reports, case studies, and presentations on social performance outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant social performance standards, legal requirements, and Nation-defined values. Reports will reflect community-defined measures of success, integrate cultural indicators, and align with the First Nations Principles of OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession), as well as broader ESG reporting expectations.
Community Development
- Design and implement socio-economic development programs in collaboration with local communities to promote initiatives that enhance community capacity, education, health, and
- Support training programs aimed at increasing awareness of the company’s sustainability goals and commitments.
Indigenous Agreements
- Coordinate with the group responsible for the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) requirements to support social performance and related activities.
- Understand and support initiatives linked to Skeena’s compliance it’s Indigenous agreements, Environmental Assessment Social Conditions, and other formal external agreements.
- Other duties related to the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA).
Other Duties
- All other duties as reasonably assigned by the Employer.
The Ideal Candidate
Education / Qualifications:
- Relevant degree or diploma in Business Management, Commerce, Sustainability, Communications, Environmental Science or Management, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, or Community Development, or another related field.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Experience / Skills
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role in social compliance management in the mining industry or comparable sectors.
- Demonstrated experience managing relationships with government agencies and Indigenous communities, including engagement with local governments, First Nations, and a strong understanding of Indigenous history, protocols, values, governance, and their practical
- Experience supporting the development and implementation of social performance strategies and monitoring systems.
- Knowledge of local and regional regulatory frameworks related to social performance and
- Proactive problem solver who can anticipate issues and develop practical, community- informed solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage, and collaborate effectively.
- Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office, Databases, SharePoint, ).
- Motivated, willing to take ownership of tasks and apply appropriate urgency to tasks and
- Strong organization skills, managing, tracking, and recording multiple tasks and a heavy
- Detail oriented with excessive attention to
- Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential
- Effective team player who can jump in wherever is
- Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with
Work Location & Conditions
This is a remote position and follows a Monday to Friday schedule. Travel to community, Eskay Creek Mine Site, Vancouver Office, conferences and work related events will be required. The role operates in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment, requiring the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Some flexibility in work location may be considered for the right candidate.
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.
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