Ontario Mine Sector Representative

Overview

As Mining Sector Representative, you will help grow Stantec’s mining practice within Ontario while leading a multi-disciplinary ES team. You’ll work with Practice Leaders to shape regional growth and contribute to national strategies, balancing client-facing business development with hands-on technical leadership. You’ll manage multi-discipline scopes, mentor staff, and deliver field investigations, impact assessments, and feasibility studies. This role combines strategic vision with practical project execution in a dynamic, environmentally focused firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mining sector growth strategy with ES colleagues
• Lead the Ontario ES-based mining team and drive client outreach
• Coordinate proposal development, backlog tracking, and client surveys; host training events
• Represent the business unit at industry events and conferences
• Support BCPLs with business planning and KPI achievement
• Coordinate opportunities with Energy and Resources (Mining) BU and national ES strategy
• Track revenue growth and progress via action registers and financial reporting
• Mentor junior/intermediate staff and provide guidance on proposals and project scoping
• Engage in technical project work and oversee field investigations and technical reports
• Travel to field sites and client locations as required

Key requirements

• University degree in a technical discipline relevant to mining
• 15+ years of professional experience
• Existing professional registration (P.Geo or P.Eng) if applicable
• Experience leading environmental support for large/minimally complex mining projects, preferably in Ontario
• Proven leadership and business development capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor staff and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Independent work style with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience building relationships with clients, agencies, Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of Ontario and federal mining-related water resources acts and mineral processing methods

• Verbal and written communication
• Leadership and mentorship
• Client relationship development
• Mining sector knowledge across the life cycle
• Environmental impact assessments and baseline studies
• Project leadership and delivery in consulting

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