Entrepreneurship Coordinator

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 purposeful 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: Entrepreneurship Coordinator

Reporting to the Skeena Senior Contracts Lead and guided by the workplan and budgets approve d by the IBA Project Advisory Team (PAT), the Entrepreneurship Coordinator supports the delivery of the jointly governed Entrepreneurship Program established collaboratively by Skeena (ECML) and the Tahltan Central Government (TCG) under the Impact Benefit Agreement. While employed by Skeena, this role serves the Contracting Team and acts as a dedicated resource for Tahltan Members and Tahltan Businesses seeking to access contracting and business opportunities at the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project. The role plays a key support function in meeting program governance, reporting, and accountability commitments under the Impact Benefit Agreement. Working at the intersection of Tahltan economic self-determination and Project procurement, this position supports Tahltan Members and Tahltan Businesses in realizing meaningful, lasting economic benefit from the Project , rooted in respect for Tahltan Territory, governance, and the Nation’s vision for its own future. This role supports contracting and governance processes but does not participate in commercial evaluations or contract award decisions.  

Responsibilities (including but not limited to) : 

Program Administration  

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  Administer the Entrepreneurship Program and micro-credit fund, including reviewing funding applications, tracking loans and repayments, and maintaining accurate program records.  

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  Monitor program budgets and expenditures in alignment with approved annual plans, and prepare regular updates for the Contracting Team.  

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  Develop and maintain resources, policies, and tools that support consistent and transparent program delivery.  

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  Ensure program delivery, financial administration, and record-keeping are conducted in compliance with the Impact Benefit Agreement, approved governance frameworks, and applicable internal policies.  

Business Workshop Coordination  

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  Plan, coordinate, and facilitate annual business development workshops for Tahltan Businesses in Tahltan Territory, in partnership with the Contracting Team and TCG Employment and Business Department. 

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  Deliver training initiatives that build Tahltan Business capacity in areas such as proposal writing, contractor pre-qualification, accessing capital, and understanding ECML’s contracting standards.  

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  Engage subject matter experts and external facilitators to support high-quality programming, and capture and share outcomes with relevant stakeholders.  

Tahltan Business Support & Capacity Building  

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  Serve as a trusted, accessible point of contact for Tahltan Members and Tahltan Businesses, recognizing that relationship and trust are foundational to this work — providing guidance on Business Opportunities, pre-qualification, and ECML’s contracting processes in a manner that is welcoming, clear, and culturally respectful.  

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  Support Tahltan Businesses in building the skills and qualifications needed to successfully bid on and perform Project Contracts.  

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  Listen and engage with Tahltan entrepreneurs and community members to understand barriers to participation — bringing forward recommendations to the Contracting Team that reflect the realities and priorities of the Tahltan business community.  

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  Track unsuccessful bids, analyze root causes, and use this information to inform annual work plans  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement  

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  Work collaboratively with procurement, supply chain, and other internal teams to support integration of Tahltan Business participation across contracting processes.  

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  Build and maintain effective relationships with Tahltan entrepreneurs, community organizations, and relevant external partners.  

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  Support the Contracting Team in preparing clear, transparent updates on program progress and outcomes for the Tahltan Nation, honouring the Nation's right to be consistently and meaningfully informed of how commitments made in their Territory are being upheld.  

Tracking & Reporting  

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  Maintain accu rate records across all program activities, including fund utilization , workshop participation, and Tahltan Business engagement, to support internal oversight, IBA reporting, and requests from internal or external partners.  

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  Support monitoring and reporting deliverables, including data entry in applicable tracking systems (e.g., Isometrix or equivalent).  

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  Prepare accurate , timely , and defensible reporting to support Contracting Team oversight, internal approvals, and IBA reporting requirements.  

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  Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical stewardship of Tahltan business, financial, and program information, consistent with Skeena policies, the Impact Benefit Agreement, and Indigenous data sovereignty principles.  

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  Support the Project contracts inventory to be communicated annually per IBA requirements and proactively connect Tahltan businesses to opportunities  

Indigenous Worldview & Cultural Commitments  

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  Demonstrate and promote Tahltan principles, as identified in the IBA, into daily coordination and shared decision support processes.  

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  Practice relational accountability through reciprocity, transparency, humility, and trust-building with Tahltan Leadership, Community, Tahltan members and ECML representatives.  

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  Support culturally safe spaces and processes that balance Indigenous and Western governance approaches while honouring Tahltan protocols.  

Additional Responsibilities

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  All other related and general administrative duties as .  

The Ideal Candidate  

Education / Qualifications  

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  Post-secondary education in business administration, Indigenous economic development, entrepreneurship, social sciences, or a related discipline preferred.  

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  Training or certification in small business development, financial literacy, or adult education is considered an asset.  

Experience / Skills  

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  5+ years of experience in Indigenous economic development, small business support, entrepreneurship programming, or a related field, ideally within a resource or industrial sector context.  

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  A genuine commitment to cultural humility and a willingness to learn and work within Tahltan ways of doing including respect for Tahltan governance structures, protocols, and the priorities of the Nation is essential to success in this role. Direct knowledge of or experience with the Tahltan Nation is a significant asset.  

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  Demonstrated attention to detail and experience working within reporting, governance, or compliance-driven environments.  

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  Demonstrated experience supporting Indigenous communities or businesses in building capacity and accessing economic opportunities.  

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  Familiarity with small business finance, micro-credit lending principles, and business development fundamentals.  

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  Experience planning and facilitating workshops, training sessions, or community events.  

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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfortable working with data tracking and reporting tools.  

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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with a proven ability to build trust-based relationships with Indigenous community members and business stakeholders.  

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  Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.  

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  Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.  

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  Willingness to travel within Tahltan Territory and to project sites as .  

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  Demonstrated ability to act impartially and manage real or perceived conflicts of interest in a governed contracting environment .  

Work Location & Conditions   

This role can be based at any of Skeena’s office locations (Smithers, Vancouver, Dease Lake) or work-from-home arrangements can be considered. The role operates in a fast-paced working environment requiring the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. 

This position requires occasional travel to Tahltan Territory, community events, and Skeena’s remote project sites, including outside of regular office hours.  

Compensation

The expected salary   range for this position is   CAD $95,000-$110,000 ,   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.