Principal Hydrometallurgist

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a highly skilled Principal Hydrometallurgist to provide technical leadership and engage with clients on major projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in hydrometallurgy and a strong background in process development. This role offers competitive pay, learning opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in hydrometallurgy, with proven expertise in process development.
• Experience in NI 43-101 reports is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in hydrometallurgical process design.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Process development

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Process simulation software (e.g. METSIM, HSC-Sim, OLI)

Job description

Principal Hydrometallurgist

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Hydrometallurgist to join our team. This senior leadership role combines technical excellence, business development, and client engagement, making it ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering and industry partnerships. The successful candidate will lead technical studies, provide strategic guidance, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in growing our hydrometallurgical practice.

This role will be based in Toronto, ON or any of our other offices in Canada

Your role within the team:

• Provide technical leadership in hydrometallurgical process design, flowsheet development, and optimization across multiple commodities (e.g., copper, nickel, cobalt, gold, lithium, rare earths).
• Lead and review engineering deliverables for concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, pilot programs, plant design and detailed engineering.
• Review and approve process plant material balance, process design criteria, PFD’s, P&ID’s, plant layouts, technical specifications and technical evaluations.
• Prepare operating cost evaluations.
• Manage the resource planning and assignment of work to team members.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure project success and repeat business.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and participation in industry conferences.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely project outcomes.
• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate metallurgists to develop the next generation of technical leaders.
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic growth by identifying opportunities in emerging markets and new technologies in hydrometallurgy.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (PhD or Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in hydrometallurgy, with proven expertise in process development and plant operations.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g. METSIM, HSC-Sim, OLI).
• Experience in NI 43-101 reports is an asset.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Track record of contributing to business development and winning work.
• Strong knowledge of extractive metallurgy unit operations, including leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning, precipitation, and purification technologies.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration preferred.
• Client-oriented.
• Results-driven.
• Dedicated team player.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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