Site Safety Trainer

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!

Job Title: Site Safety Trainer

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent or the Health & Safety Manager, the General Safety Trainer develops, schedules, delivers, and records general and safety training for employees, supervisors, and contractors across the Eskay Creek Project. The role is focused on identifying training needs, building practical and engaging training content, running an organized site training calendar, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready training records.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Training Program Development & Delivery

Develop, deliver, and continuously improve safety training across multiple themes, including but not limited to LOTO, working at heights, confined space, smaller mobile equipment such as forklift and skid steer, ergonomics and hygiene, as well as other site-wide training programs and initiatives as required.

Conduct training needs analyses in consultation with Health & Safety leadership and department supervisors, using regulatory requirements, site procedures, the training matrix (developing and maintaining it as required), incident and inspection trends, and field observations to identify gaps and priorities.

Develop lesson plans, presentations, handouts, knowledge assessments, and practical evaluations that align with site procedures and applicable legislation, and maintain version control of all training materials.

Deliver site orientations and refresher training for new employees, contractors, and visitors as required.

Deliver practical, hands-on training at the point of work where appropriate, and verify understanding and competency through practical assessments.

Apply adult learning principles and adapt delivery to varied experience levels, literacy levels, learning styles, and shift schedules in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, knowledge checks, and field follow-up, and use the results to improve content and delivery.

Update training content promptly when procedures, legislation, equipment, or lessons learned from incidents change.

Training Administration, Scheduling & Compliance

• Build, publish, and maintain a site training calendar that reflects identified needs, crew rotations, day and night shifts, and operational demands, and communicate upcoming sessions well in advance.
• Coordinate session sign-ups by creating and managing Excel sign-up sheets and rosters, working with supervisors and planners to release workers for training, and following up on no-shows and rescheduling as required.
• Document all training in Bistrainer (LMS) accurately and promptly, including attendance, completions, assessment results, certifications, and expiry dates.
• Generate reports on overdue and upcoming expiring training, share them with supervisors and department leaders, and schedule refresher sessions before qualifications lapse.
• Once in production, verify that contractor training records and qualifications meet site requirements.
• Maintain a structured handover with the counterpart trainer at each crew change so that the training calendar, sign-ups, records, and open items carry over without disruption.
• Prepare and report training compliance metrics to Health & Safety leadership on a regular basis.

Training Support, Engagement & Resources

Support the Health & Safety team with safety campaigns, stand-downs, toolbox meeting content, emergency exercises, and workforce engagement activities as required.

Maintain training rooms, equipment, props, and supplies in good, ready-to-use condition.

Other Responsibilities

Perform additional duties and projects as required by the company.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an organized and engaging trainer with demonstrated experience in mining, construction, or heavy industry. They are confident in front of a group, skilled at turning procedures and regulations into practical training that workers remember and apply. They are disciplined about scheduling, follow-up, and record keeping

Education / Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or formal training in Occupational Health and Safety, Adult Education, Industrial Safety, Mining, or a related discipline is preferred.
• An adult education or train-the-trainer credential, such as the Provincial Instructor Diploma (PIDP) or equivalent, is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of practical field experience, occupational training, or education may be considered.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, or equivalent, is required.

Experience / Skills

• A minimum of three years of experience developing and delivering safety training in mining is preferred, but experience in construction, heavy civil, industrial, energy, or a comparable operational environment will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience designing training content, including lesson plans, presentations, assessments, and practical evaluations.
• Confident and engaging facilitation skills, with the ability to train groups ranging from new workers to experienced supervisors, both in the classroom and in the field.
• Working knowledge of occupational Health & Safety legislation and safe work practices. Knowledge of the British Columbia Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines and WorkSafeBC requirements is an asset.
• Experience using a learning management system or electronic training records system. Experience with Bistrainer is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (building sign-up sheets, rosters, and tracking logs; sorting, filtering, and basic formulas), along with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook/Teams.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple courses, rosters, and deadlines across rotations and shifts.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, complete, and audit-ready records.
• Instructor certifications in recognized programs (for example forklift, fall protection, WHMIS, or confined space) are an asset.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate closely with a counterpart trainer on the opposite rotation, and communicate effectively with employees, contractors, supervisors, and leadership.
• Ability and willingness to work a rotational, camp-based schedule at a remote site, including early, late, or night sessions as needed to reach all crews.

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 CAD $90,000 - $100,000/year 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.