Capital Projects Engineer
Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada.
SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.
We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.
Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.
At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation is hiring for a Capital Projects Engineer .
About Your New Role:
Reporting to the Superintendent of Capital Projects and Support Operations, the Capital Projects Engineer, and dedicated cross-shift, will support the full lifecycle of internal engineering and construction projects at Seabee Gold Operation - from early scoping through to commissioning. This small project team works alongside a multi-disciplinary team to deliver on SSR's core project principles (Safety, Quality, Scope, Schedule, and Cost) in support of the Capital Project program at Seabee.
This role requires someone comfortable moving between the office and the field, building strong business cases, review drawings, while supervising contractors on-site during execution. Strong communication skills will be critical to a candidate’s success, as this person will work closely with operations, external contractors, site leadership, and other key stakeholders.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead capital projects end-to-end (scoping, planning, design, procurement, execution, and commissioning) ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery
- Build project charters, cost estimates, and business cases in collaboration with site stakeholders
- Develop and communicate execution strategies, schedules, and cost management plans
- Coordinate resources and activities across Seabee teams, stakeholders, and contractors
- Supervise contractors directly during construction, ensuring work stays within scope and is performed safely
- Identify project risks and opportunities early, and manage variances with clear reporting to stakeholders
- Run stakeholder meetings to align on goals and gather input throughout the project
- Champion site safety standards in everything you do
- Including any other assigned tasks
Your Knowledge and Skills
- Proven track record delivering projects using established project management methods
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills across operational and external stakeholders
- Skilled at facilitating meetings and briefings that build consensus
- Confident communicator, verbal and written, across technical, professional, and management audiences
- Sharp problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and resolve issues efficiently
- Comfortable producing and editing project documents and presentations
- Adaptable under shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Your Education and Experience
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, Geological, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of direct experience in project or construction engineering, ideally in mining or another industrial setting
- PMP certification is an asset
- Experience with industrial facilities, remote operations, and shift work is an asset, but not requirement
About Our Working Conditions
This position has a schedule of one (1) week on, one (1) week off at our remote camp in northern Saskatchewan, working 11-hour days. The chosen candidate will be required to fly in / fly out of the site on designated days from a pick-up point in either Saskatoon, Prince Albert or La Ronge. This role includes a competitive compensation package, which includes participation in the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), providing a targeted but non-guaranteed bonus based upon your and the company’s annual performance. Unscheduled Overtime opportunities will exist throughout the year as well.
Our Stipulations
This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.
This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employment Equity:
At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation, we are dedicated to developing a talented and diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we operate. We actively promote employment equity and invite applicants to voluntarily indicate if they belong to a designated group during the hiring process. Employment equity is not about quotas or hiring individuals who are not qualified. Rather, it aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates — including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities — and to eliminate barriers that may hinder their full participation in the workforce.
Women:
This describes a person who self identifies a woman. The definition recognizes that gender is a self-identification that does not necessarily match the sex of an individual.
Aboriginal People:
As per the definition contained in the Canadian Employment Equity Act , Aboriginal Peopl