Director, Engineering & Operations

Accountabilities:

• • Provide hands-on technical support across mining engineering activities, including rock mechanics and ground control, ventilation, mine planning, drilling, and blasting.
  • Own the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the operating model, working with site and corporate teams to establish consistent planning, execution, feedback, and accountability processes.
  • Partner with mine site leadership to develop annual budgets and life-of-mine plans aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Provide professional mining guidance for annual mineral reserve updates and act as a Qualified Person when appropriate site expertise is unavailable.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices across mining operations.
  • Coach and mentor engineering professionals, strengthening technical capabilities and promoting industry standards and continuous professional development.
  • Support corporate development activities by providing mining engineering expertise for property evaluations, acquisitions, mergers, due diligence, and integration initiatives.
  • Lead or support large-scale engineering initiatives, ensuring work is delivered safely, effectively, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Strengthen technical governance and operational consistency across sites while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Travel regularly to mine sites to provide technical leadership, operational support, and collaboration with local teams.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering; postgraduate education is considered an asset.
  • P.Eng. designation or equivalent professional engineering qualification and membership in a recognized professional organization.
  • 10+ years of progressive mining engineering and operations leadership experience, with significant expertise in underground mining.
  • Strong technical knowledge of rock mechanics and ground control, ventilation, mine planning, drilling, blasting, operational reporting, and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated experience with annual budgeting, life-of-mine planning, mineral reserve updates, and technical governance across mining operations.
  • Experience leading or supporting major engineering initiatives with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements within the mining industry.
  • Experience working with corporate teams on technical reviews, growth initiatives, due diligence, M&A, or integration activities is an asset.
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with practical operational judgment and hands-on problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the confidence to translate complex technical information into clear recommendations for senior leaders and operational teams.
  • Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing capabilities.
  • Adaptability, accountability, and the ability to balance long-term technical priorities with day-to-day operational realities.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French is considered an asset.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in Canada without additional sponsorship.

  Benefits:

  • Market-competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
  • Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents from the first day of employment.
  • Healthcare spending account.
  • Annual wellness benefit.
  • RRSP matching.
  • Stock option plan participation.
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model.
  • Professional development opportunities and certification support.
  • Four weeks of vacation plus statutory holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program and other long-term wellbeing initiatives.
  • Mental health awareness initiatives.
  • Family Day and annual holiday events.
  • Local community partnership programs.
  • Permanent, full-time position with regular travel to operating sites.