Engineering Manager (Mining and Minerals)

Lycopodium; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

RRSP matching

Healthcare spending account

Memberships coverage

Discount and rewards programs

Job summary

Lycopodium Americas in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering Manager (Mechanical) to lead multi‑discipline teams in delivering high‑quality outputs for mining projects.

You will manage design work, budgets, schedules and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance with relevant standards; strong leadership and mentoring are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in mineral processing or metallurgical plants focusing on mechanical equipment.
• Engineering qualification with Ontario P.Eng designation.
• Global project leadership in mining operations with emphasis on mechanical systems.
• Ability to initiate and manage change in complex environments.
• Mentor teams, drive professional development and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline engineering and drafting teams to deliver fit-for-purpose outputs.
• Approve designs, standards, specs, and procedures.
• Lead and evaluate team performance, provide guidance and feedback.
• Prepare man-hour budgets and design schedules for studies and EPCM estimates.
• Oversee design reviews across project phases.
• Support pre-commissioning activities and field engineering requirements.
• Coordinate vendor reviews and disseminate documentation to teams.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable standards.

Skills

Mining mechanical engineering

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Design drawings

Change management

Education

P.Eng Ontario

Job description

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium Americas is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager (Mechanical) to join our growing Engineering group in Mississauga, Ontario.

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering - Americas the Engineering Manager is accountable to manage and direct the multi-discipline engineering / drafting teams to produce outputs that are fit for purpose, in alignment with project requirements and produced in a timely and cost effective manner.

The tasks you'll perform

• Provide creative, forward‑thinking solutions to complex design challenges.
• Approve design drawings, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Lead and monitor design team performance, offering feedback, guidance, and support.
• Prepare man‑hour budgets and design schedules for Study and EPCM estimates.
• Oversee design reviews throughout all project development stages.
• Support pre‑commissioning activities and manage field engineering requirements.
• Manage vendor documentation reviews and ensure accurate dissemination to engineering and drafting teams.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline design and drafting resources to meet deliverable dates and budget targets.
• Ensure all design work complies with company procedures and relevant Australian/International Standards.
• Provide technical input for proposals and business development efforts while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and team development.

The expertise you'll bring

• Minimum 15+ years of post-graduate experience in mineral processing or metallurgical plant, with a focus on mechanical equipment engineering within the mining discipline.
• Engineering qualification (or equivalent) with P.Eng designation in Ontario.
• Provides global project leadership across mining operations, with a strong focus on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Intuitive leader capable of initiating, leading, and managing change in complex environments.
• Proven ability to mentor teams, support professional development, and drive succession planning.
• Strong capability to evaluate work practices, implement systems, and recommend improvements or refinements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision while meeting budget and schedule constraints.
• High attention to detail with exceptional expertise in engineering drawings, supported by strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.

The Benefits We’ll Provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spending account, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

The expected salary range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000. This range is based on the role’s job family and level and reflects a good faith estimate for the role at the time of posting. Your final offer will depend on factors such as market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects the value you bring to the team.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates and to ensure fairness; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will work with you to provide the support you need.