Geotechnical Mining Lead - Ontario

Exciting opportunity exists for a Mining Lead in Stantec’s Geotechnical Services Group in Ontario. Reporting to the Practice Leader, you will lead the pursuit and delivery of excellent work to mining clients. You will be accountable for the top line and will lead the growth of the mining team within Geotechnical Services in Ontario, delivering innovative project solutions with high quality and execution that exceed client expectations.

You will work closely with other leaders in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada to deliver professional services to clients, while championing safety, quality, innovation, and risk management processes.

The role will be hybrid, but primarily work from any Stantec office in Ontario. Travel, on occasion, will be required to other Stantec office locations, the field and / or meetings with clients.

Responsibilities

Maintain client outreach (internally & externally) specific to the mining market

Conduct mining market research

Lead the Ontario Geotechnical team in mining pursuits

Lead and coordinate proposal development, proposal debriefs, backlog tracking, and client surveys

Lead client events (i.e., training seminars) and attend mining industry events, such as conferences and / or tradeshows

Develop business plans and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators

Contribute to the development and execution of the national business strategy for Geotechnical Services, with Ontario-specific strategies and priorities for the mining sector

Lead growth in revenue generation and monitor progress using Stantec’s business tools to monitor KPIs

Engage in technical project work, including preparing, reviewing, and supervising technical documents such as reports, drawings, specifications, material takeoffs, cost estimates, and construction documentation

Participate in dam safety reviews, dam inspections, and other projects related to tailings risks and management

Manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, and geochemistry disciplines

Hiring and mentoring new team members

Assist leadership with the training and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff to respond to proposal requests, liaising with clients, project scoping, and other business development initiatives

Capabilities and Credentials

Profound knowledge of Ontario’s mining sector

Experience in engineering design studies from conceptual to detailed levels for tailings, waste rock, and water management systems, including dams, dikes, and earthworks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences

Professional Engineer (PEO) member

Ability to balance project execution and business development

Entrepreneurial minded with a core understanding of business and the challenges of an engineering and geotechnical consulting services provider

Team player with experience in sourcing clients, building, leading, and managing a team

Aware of professional standards of practice (Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, PMP), ethics, and their applicability to Stantec’s business, risk management, and quality frameworks

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field (master’s degree is an asset)

Minimum of 15 years of geotechnical services work in the mining sector, with leadership, technical, financial management, business development and consulting experience

Typical office environment; field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We drive change through diverse perspectives and work on critical issues like climate change and infrastructure resilience.

Primary Location : Canada | ON | Markham

Organization : 1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East-Markham ON

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

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