Area Manager, Mining Processes

At Stantec, we know our work truly matters. Whether it's decarbonizing mines, modernizing power grids, or building energy infrastructure, we help power communities. Our clients turn to us to tackle the most complex challenges, and we’re looking for creative, high-performing, and visionary individuals to help us meet them.

Join one of the world’s leading design firms and contribute to building a greener energy future.

Job Description

As a Mining Process Sector Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a defined scope within complex mining projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team (engineering, procurement, construction, quality, HSE, etc.) and act as a technical expert in mining processes. You will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle—from design to commissioning—ensuring performance, safety, regulatory compliance, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management and Sector Coordination
• Lead a project sector in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces between disciplines and other project sectors.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare execution plans, estimates, service proposals, and feasibility studies.
• Monitor performance indicators (cost, schedule, quality, safety) with support from project controls.
• Mining Process Engineering
• Design and optimize processes related to ore extraction, treatment, water and tailings management.
• Perform simulations, mass and heat balances, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare technical documentation : PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, equipment specifications.
• Identify process-related risks (e.g., HAZOP) and propose control measures.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship
• Supervise and support intermediate and junior engineers.
• Coordinate study, design, and construction teams.
• Collaborate with vendors and evaluate technical proposals.
• Participate in the review and approval of technical deliverables.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
• Integrate lessons learned and promote continuous process improvement.
• Propose innovative solutions tailored to environmental and regulatory challenges.
• Contribute to the optimization of processing circuits, ventilation, and tailings management.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and Professional Membership

Experience and Technical Skills

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

What We Offer

In addition to meaningful projects, Stantec stands out with its employee benefits :

Why Join Us?

Over 300 new team members joined us in the past 12 months because the projects won by Stantec meet the expectations of consulting engineering professionals!

About Stantec

A global leader in sustainable development, Stantec provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, and environmental sciences. The diverse perspectives of our partners and stakeholders inspire us to be creative and innovative—especially when addressing major challenges like climate change, digital transformation, and infrastructure resilience. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Together, we innovate at the intersection of public interest, creativity, and client needs to deliver boundary-pushing projects.

Stantec in Québec is a team of 1,600 people across 15 offices, proud to make a positive impact in communities and supported by strong, engaged local leadership. We are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

Job Info

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