Vice-President, Canada (Mining Consulting)

Phase Consulting; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase Consulting seeks a Vice-President, Canada to lead the firm’s Canadian operation. You will own strategy, P&L, and delivery, reporting to the Executive, New Ventures, with a path to Group CEO leadership as the business scales.

You will win new clients, manage a Canadian consulting team, and travel across Canada and internationally as needed to grow the practice. Significant mining leadership and BD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant Canadian mining industry experience.
• 15+ years in mining with senior leadership roles.
• Consulting/advisory background is a plus; operations exposure valued.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and P&L for the Canadian operation.
• Attract and sign clients; build a pipeline across Canada and the Americas.
• Lead a hybrid team of Canadian consultants, subcontractors, and global bench.
• Represent the firm publicly and align with the Global Board.

Skills

Canadian mining experience

Leadership experience

Strategic business development

P&L ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Canada (hybrid)

Phase Consulting is conducting this confidential search on behalf of our client, an established international mining consultancy with a strong global presence and a growing footprint in Canada. Trusted by blue-chip and junior clients across mining engineering, geological modelling, metallurgical/industrial engineering, risk management and related studies and project work, this client is launching their Canadian operation. They need the executive who will set the strategy, attract and sign clients, and build the firm's reputation across Canadian mining, backed by the resources of an established international firm.

The Role

As Vice-President, Canada, you'll be our client's most senior executive in the country, with full accountability for strategy, business development, P&L, and technical delivery. You'll report to the firm's Executive, New Ventures during this build-out, transitioning to a direct line to the Group CEO — with a clear future development path to broader group leadership as the business scales.

You will:

• Win new clients and build a pipeline across the Canadian mining landscape, including any potential business in the Americas.
• Own the P&L for the Canadian operation
• Stay technically hands-on — this is an operating role, personally generating consulting revenue and providing oversight across disciplines
• Lead a hybrid team of Canadian consultants, subcontractors, and the firm's global technical bench
• Represent the firm publicly and align closely with its Global Board

What You Bring

• Significant Canadian mining industry experience — essential.
• 15+ years in mining, including senior leadership experience.
• A consulting/advisory background is an asset, ideally including some prior owner's-side or operations experience.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to travel regularly across Canada, plus occasional international travel.
• Proven business development track record and P&L ownership is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• P.Eng. or P.Geo registration, or clear eligibility.
• Capability toward Qualified/Competent Person status under NI 43-101.

Where You'll Be Based

Anywhere in Canada — hybrid, with regular travel to client sites, mines and conferences.