Lead Process Engineer

Ausenco Careers; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental leave benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Ausenco, a global engineering firm, seeks a Lead Process Engineer for our Toronto-office leadership of process activities across mining and mineral processing studies and projects. You will guide design through feasibility to detailed engineering, ensuring technically sound, safe, and cost-effective solutions while mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients.

You will own deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specs, and lead process safety reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in mineral processing engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience leading process engineering teams on multidisciplinary mining projects.
• Experience with metallurgical process simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities across mining and mineral processing projects.
• Own process engineering scope, deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process engineers.
• Act as key contact for clients on process matters and lead design reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Mining processing

Technical mentoring

Client discussions

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing or related

Tools

METSIM

SysCAD

Aspen Plus

Job description

Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

We're looking for an experienced Lead Process Engineer to join our Toronto office, bringing strong technical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

In this role, you'll lead process engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, from early-stage studies (PEA, PFS and FS) and trade-off evaluations through to basic engineering, detailed design and execution-phase projects. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, providing technical direction, developing practical and innovative solutions, and helping deliver successful project outcomes.

About the role

• Lead process engineering activities across mining and mineral processing studies and projects, from early-stage studies (PEA, PFS and FS) through basic engineering, detailed design and project execution.
• Take ownership of process engineering scope, deliverables, schedules and budgets, ensuring designs are technically sound, fit for purpose, and meet project quality and safety requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process engineers, reviewing deliverables and guiding the team to deliver practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on process engineering matters, leading technical discussions, design reviews and presentations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Study Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate activities, resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.
• Lead the development and review of key process engineering deliverables, including design criteria, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Lead process evaluations, trade-off studies and process safety reviews, including HAZOP and LOPA, identifying technical risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to technical sections of regulatory and disclosure reports, including NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 reports, as applicable.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, engineering estimates and business development activities, including client presentations.
• Collaborate with Ausenco's global Process Engineering team to share knowledge, best practices and innovative approaches to mineral processing design.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in mineral processing engineering, including front-end studies, basic engineering and detailed design.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or registration in another Canadian province with the ability to obtain Ontario licensure.
• Demonstrated experience leading process engineering teams and deliverables on multidisciplinary mining projects, ideally within an engineering consulting environment.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following: comminution, flotation, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, ion exchange (IX), solvent extraction (SX), and solid-liquid separation or filtration.
• Experience across a range of mineral commodities, including critical minerals, precious metals, base metals and battery metals.
• Strong technical judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate alternatives, challenge assumptions and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead client discussions, present technical recommendations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with metallurgical process simulation software such as METSIM, SysCAD or Aspen Plus.
• Field experience in construction, commissioning or plant operations would be an asset, along with a willingness to travel as 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.

Work Life Balance

Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.

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 peopledon’tsettle for the status quo.If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability,we’llhelp 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 – genderidentity, 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.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 annually

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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