Study Manager (Minerals & Metals)

Ausenco Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco Careers is seeking a Study Manager to lead early-phase project work in the mining sector. You will manage PEA and PFS studies, monitor schedules, and coordinate multi-discipline teams to deliver safe, high-quality results for clients.

Required is a 4-year engineering degree and proven leadership in mining or related industries. A hybrid work model is offered, with opportunities to influence project strategy and client relationships across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in mining, metals, oil & gas, industrial, energy or utilities industries.
• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM projects or operations of mining facilities is a plus.
• Study Manager/Project Manager/Engineering Manager level experience in mining & metals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall execution of PEA and PFS studies and updates with safety, quality and timeliness.
• Develop project strategy and monitor critical path schedules and deliverables.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely project deliverables.
• Lead NI 43-101 reporting and other regulatory documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma

Job description

About the role

As a Study Manager you manage the early, initiation, planning, conceptual phases of a project in the mining resources sector. Study Managers support our overall business development efforts for enhancing our regional presence as a leader in Minerals and Metals while leveraging off our extensive global process engineering experience and expertise. Duties include:

• Managing the overall execution of PEA and PFS level studies, scoping studies, and technical updates while ensuring safety, quality, timeliness, and fit for purpose.
• Assisting in establishing project strategy and monitoring critical path schedules and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with management, clients, team members, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinating multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely preparation, evaluation, and delivery of project deliverables
• Ensuring that study and project risks are adequately addressed and communicated to key stakeholders.
• Monitoring project cost, progress and schedule reports and develop and execute action plans to correct.
• Managing the development of project capex models and financial models to support client projects.
• Leading the delivery of regulatory documentation such as NI 43-101 reporting
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Studies Team to deliver best practice solutions through the application of knowledge of industry developments and experience of past trends or different situations.

About you

• Relevant experience in the mining and metals, oil and gas, industrial, energy and/or utilities industries.
• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma
• Previous experience working on a client or Owner’s team or previous experience in development, delivery of EPC / EPCM projects, or previous experience in operations of existing mining facilities is an asset
• Previous experience as a Study Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Lead Discipline Engineer in the Mining & Metals industry is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, client relationship and management skills
• Willingness to travel when required.

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 people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help 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 – 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.

Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000 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.

Join us and work a better way.