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.

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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.

Primary Location : Canada | QC | Montréal

Organization : 1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Montreal QC

Employee Status : Regular

Business Justification : New Position

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 21 / 10 / 2025 04 : 10 : 03

Req ID : 1002717