Senior Project Engineer - Earthworks

Overview

BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”).  Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Location: Blackwater Mine site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On – Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting to the Manager – Capital Projects the Senior Project Engineer, Earthworks is responsible for overseeing the day to day management of the earthworks projects and structures on the Blackwater Gold Site.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate courageous leadership by promoting a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with BW Gold’s Health, Safety and Environmental Programs and Management Plan, and the BC Mines Act.• Responsible for construction supervision and administration including supervision of BW Gold Construction, contractors and consultants for assigned portions of the works. • Ensure overall schedules, budgets and target deliverables are achieved to a consistently high standard. Report and respond immediately to change to ensure scopes are completed on time and on budget.• Ensure work quality is of a high standard and in accordance with the project contract, drawings, technical specifications, specific plans and statutory and industry standards.• Manage cost and schedule against the baselines and provide regular updates on the project status.• Track and report on installed quantities and productivity. • Initiate, maintain and ensure safe keeping of accurate records of daily progress and events including regular photographic records.• Attend weekly contractor meetings and ensure minutes are taken and issued as appropriate.• Review contractor’s progress claims against contracts, including any authorized changes.• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting. • Ensure weekly safety audits occur with published findings.• Manage the request for information (RFIs) process with the Engineer of Record and ensure they are responded to in a timely fashion.• Oversee and manage Quality Control and Quality Assurance, ensuring testing and inspections are completed as outlined in the Technical Specifications. • Review detailed design drawings produced by engineering firms prior to being issued for construction.• Develop requests for proposals for purchasing materials, services and construction contracts.• Coordinate and communicate with Operations team on the delivery and placement of materials in the Tailings Storage Facility. • Complete and document regular inspections of water management structures on site at frequencies outlined in the Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals (OMS).• Review and understand BW Golds Management Plans and ensure compliance with them. • Work in a team environment and share skills/experience with other members of the team.

Qualifications

Registered with EGBC or eligible for transfer from another province or territory association with preference given to P.Eng designation 

• Civil engineering degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. Technical diplomas and relevant experience will also be considered. • 5-7 years’ experience in earthworks construction. Preference given to experience in mining construction and tailings/water management structures.

• Experience in project coordination/management. • Working knowledge of engineering design and modelling software’s. Preference given to AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Deswik. • Familiar with permitting and community relations practices and standards.• Familiar and experienced in implementing and executing environmental best management practices.• Ability to be flexible and manage a variety of assignments and situations simultaneously.• Self-starter who can identify potential issues/concerns and manage the risk. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.• Must have valid drivers license.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation• Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team• Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions• The ability to read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and any other engineering documentation and/or reports• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the project leadership team, personnel and contractors • Strong knowledge of industry regulatory standards, codes and best practices• Self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible team player

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care 
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law.  We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.