Director, Studies (Minerals & Metals)

Ausenco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Holistic wellness support

Access to an approachable leadership team

Job summary

Ausenco is looking for a Director, Studies (Minerals & Metals) in Toronto to lead study management teams, ensuring project success through strategic direction and operational excellence. Candidates need a University Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 15 years of mining industry experience. Proven expertise in managing complex studies, excellent communication skills, and a track record of delivering NI 43-101 reports are vital. The role offers career advancement and a commitment to employee wellness.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• Proven track record of delivering NI 43-101 and SK-1300 reports.
• Excellent written technical and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient staff utilization and profitability of studies.
• Recruit and mentor a strong team of Study Managers.
• Manage a portfolio of studies from business case assessments to Feasibility Studies.

Skills

People leadership

Client relationship management

Complex project management

Education

University Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value‑add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Eastern Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Director, Studies (Minerals & Metals), to join our team in our Toronto office.

This role is key to ensuring project success by providing strategic direction, strong leadership, and operational excellence throughout all study phases. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aligning the right talent with the right studies while driving efficiency, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

About The Role

• Responsible for the overall performance of a team of Study Managers and studies, ensuring efficient staff utilization, profitability, and management of accounts receivable, work‑in‑progress, and budgets.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a strong team of Study Managers, and Project Engineers to drive project success.
• Lead regular reviews and audits of study timelines, budgets, and resources, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with management, clients, team members, and key stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Engage with global subject matter experts to leverage innovation and add value to studies.
• Identify and communicate study and project risks, ensuring leadership is informed and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Review all proposals to ensure alignment with strategic goals and increase the likelihood of successful execution.
• Support regional business development in the M&M sector by identifying new opportunities through networking, referrals, and market research.
• Manage a portfolio of studies ranging from business case assessments right through to Feasibility Studies when required.

About You

• University Degree in a relevant discipline such as Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering with at least 15 years’ experience in the mining industry with extensive knowledge of the regional market.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering Studies, NI 43‑101 and SK‑1300 reports.
• Significant people leadership experience. Extensive experience in the development, delivery and operation of mining or mineral processing studies and projects.
• Previously worked on a client/owner’s team or been a study manager, area manager, engineering manager or lead engineer on several projects/studies.
• Experience managing large, complex, multidisciplinary projects, including EPC/EPCM scope, would be considered an asset.
• P.Eng. registration and the ability to act as a Qualified Person in accordance with NI 43‑101 are desirable but not mandatory.
• An established contact network within designated market (base metals and minerals) would be a major advantage.
• Ability to move studies and initiatives forward by working through complexity and uncertainty to drive studies to completion.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity while balancing detail and overall strategy.
• Excellent written technical and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading high‑functioning teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region and internationally when required.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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