Manager, Technical Services - (Minerals & Metals)

Ausenco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Wellness benefits

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking aSenior Manager, Technical Services to drive high‑quality study and project outcomes across mining and mineral processing portfolios. The role bridges strategy and execution, collaborating with the Director, Technical Services, Process Manager and Study Leads.

The position involves leading technical reviews, stage‑gate governance, and cross‑discipline coordination, with a focus on metallurgical processing and feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process Engineering, Metallurgy or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, with a strong background in mining & metals or related industries.
• Strong experience in metallurgical processing, technical services or study delivery.
• Proven ability to review and challenge technical work across multiple disciplines.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, PEAs or similar project stages.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct reviews and check-ins for studies, Mine to Mill assessments, metallurgical testwork programmes and recovery modelling
• Perform reviews, ensuring alignment with study assumptions and design criteria
• Support and contribute to financial model reviews and business case assessments
• Identify best business case for each project and any potential strategic trade‑off studies
• Assist with CAPEX stage‑gate reviews in collaboration with the Director, TS
• Conduct cover‑to‑cover technical report reviews
• Provide quality assurance across technical deliverables and study documentation
• Assist in driving responsiveness to changes that impact capital allocation, expansion or deferral strategies
• Own and drive Mine‑to‑Mill stage‑gate reviews
• Support Process stage‑gate reviews in collaboration with the Process Manager
• Participate in key stage‑gate reviews and related decision‑making support
• Ensure timely and consistent governance across study phases
• Track alignment of metallurgical results, mine plans and process design assumptions
• Participate in bi‑weekly project check‑ins and internal governance meetings
• Provide technical troubleshooting across active projects
• Offer day‑to‑day guidance and support to Study Managers and Process Leads
• Support the integration of updated mine plans, testwork and cost inputs into studies

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical review

Process engineering

Feasibility studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process Engineering, Metallurgy or a related 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 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

About the Role

The Manager, Technical Services will support the delivery of high‑quality study and project outcomes across our mining and mineral processing portfolio. This role bridges strategy and execution, working closely with the Director, Technical Services, Process Manager, Study Managers and Process Leads.

Technical Oversight & Reviews

• Lead and conduct reviews and check‑ins for studies, Mine to Mill assessments, metallurgical testwork programmes and recovery modelling
• Perform reviews, ensuring alignment with study assumptions and design criteria
• Support and contribute to financial model reviews and business case assessments
• Identify best business case for each project and any potential strategic trade‑off studies
• Assist with CAPEX stage‑gate reviews in collaboration with the Director, TS
• Conduct cover‑to‑cover technical report reviews
• Provide quality assurance across technical deliverables and study documentation
• Assist in driving responsiveness to changes that impact capital allocation, expansion or deferral strategies

Stage‑Gate & Project Governance

• Own and drive Mine‑to‑Mill stage‑gate reviews
• Support Process stage‑gate reviews in collaboration with the Process Manager
• Participate in key stage‑gate reviews and related decision‑making support
• Ensure timely and consistent governance across study phases
• Track alignment of metallurgical results, mine plans and process design assumptions

Project, Studies & Operational Support

• Participate in bi‑weekly project check‑ins and internal governance meetings
• Provide technical troubleshooting across active projects
• Offer day‑to‑day guidance and support to Study Managers and Process Leads
• Support the integration of updated mine plans, testwork and cost inputs into studies

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process Engineering, Metallurgy or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, with a strong background in mining & metals or related industries.
• Strong experience in metallurgical processing, technical services or study delivery.
• Proven ability to review and challenge technical work across multiple disciplines.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, PEAs or similar project stages.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment.

Why Ausenco?

• Career advancement – continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives and networking opportunities.
• Holistic approach to wellness – confidential counselling, information services and a benefits programme supporting your health and wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Salary Range

$160,000 – $230,000 annually.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Fair and Human Hiring Process

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