Geotechnical Mining Lead - Ontario

Stantec; North Bay; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is searching for a Geotechnical Services Manager in North Bay, Ontario. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, ensure client outreach within the mining sector, and oversee business strategy execution. Candidates should have a profound understanding of Ontario’s mining industry, a bachelor's degree, and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including leadership and business development skills. This role offers opportunities for mentoring staff and engaging in technical project work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the mining sector.
• PEO member and aware of professional standards.
• Experience in engineering design studies for tailings and water management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client outreach specific to the mining market.
• Lead the Ontario Geotechnical team in mining pursuits.
• Develop business plans and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Knowledge of Ontario's mining sector

Excellent verbal and written communication

Business development skills

Expertise in geotechnical services

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintain client outreach (internally & externally) specific to the mining market
• Conduct mining market research
• Lead the Ontario Geotechnical team in mining pursuits
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, proposal debriefs, backlog tracking, and client surveys
• Lead client events (e.g., training seminars) and attend mining industry events, such as conferences and/or tradeshows
• Develop business plans and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators
• Contribute to the development and execution of the national business strategy for Geotechnical Services, with accountability for Ontario region‑specific strategies and priorities with respect to the mining sector
• Lead growth in revenue generation and monitor progress using Stantec’s business tools to monitor KPIs
• Engage in technical project work, including preparing, reviewing, and supervising technical documents such as reports, drawings, specifications, material takeoffs, cost estimates, and construction documentation
• Participate in dam safety reviews, dam inspections, and other projects related to tailings risks and management
• Manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, and geochemistry disciplines
• Hiring and mentoring new team members
• Assist leadership with the training and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff to respond to proposal requests, liaising with clients, project scoping, and other business development initiatives

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Profound knowledge of Ontario’s mining sector
• Experience in engineering design studies from conceptual to detailed levels for tailings, waste rock, and water management systems, including dams, dikes, and earthworks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences
• PEO member
• Ability to balance project execution and business development
• Entrepreneurial minded with a core understanding of business and the challenges of an engineering and geotechnical consulting services provider
• Team player with experience in sourcing clients, building, leading, and managing a team
• Awareness of professional standards of practice (Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, PMP), ethics, and their applicability to Stantec’s business, risk management, and quality frameworks

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field (master’s degree is an asset)

Minimum of 15 years of geotechnical services work in the mining sector, leadership, technical, financial management, business development and consulting experience

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.