An exciting opportunity exists for a successful candidate to become a Mining Lead for Stantec’s Geotechnical Services Group in Ontario. Reporting to our Practice Leader, you will be responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery of excellent work to our mining clients. Accountable for the top line, you will lead the growth of the mining team within our Geotechnical Services group in Ontario while providing innovative project solutions with exceptional quality and execution that exceed client expectations.
You will work closely with other leaders in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada to deliver professional services to clients, while championing safety, quality, innovation, and risk management processes.
The role will be hybrid, but primarily work will be from any Stantec office in Ontario. Travel, on occasion, will be required to other Stantec office locations, the field and/or meetings with clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
Maintain client outreach (internally & externally) specific to the mining market
Conduct mining market research
Lead the Ontario Geotechnical team in mining pursuits
Lead and coordinate proposal development, proposal debriefs, backlog tracking, and client surveys
Lead client events (i.e., training seminars) and attend mining industry events, such as conferences and/or tradeshows
Develop business plans and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators
Contribute to the development and execution of the national business strategy for Geotechnical Services, with accountability for Ontario region-specific strategies and priorities with respect to the mining sector
Lead growth in revenue generation and monitor progress using Stantec’s business tools to monitor KPIs
Engage in technical project work, including preparing, reviewing, and supervising technical documents such as reports, drawings, specifications, material takeoffs, cost estimates, and construction documentation
Participate in dam safety reviews, dam inspections, and other projects related to tailings risks and management
Manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, and geochemistry disciplines
Hiring and mentoring new team members
Assist leadership with the training and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff to respond to proposal requests, liaising with clients, project scoping, and other business development initiatives
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Profound knowledge of Ontario’s mining sector
Experience in engineering design studies from conceptual to detailed levels for tailings, waste rock, and water management systems, including dams, dikes, and earthworks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences
PEO member
Ability to balance project execution and business development
Entrepreneurial minded with a core understanding of business and the challenges of an engineering and geotechnical consulting services provider
Team player with experience in sourcing clients, building, leading, and managing a team
Awareness of professional standards of practice (Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, PMP), ethics, and their applicability to Stantec’s business, risk management, and quality frameworks
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field (master’s degree is an asset)
Minimum of 15 years of geotechnical services work in the mining sector, leadership, technical, financial management, business development and consulting experience
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: 1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East-Markham ON
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 15/09/2025 01:09:17
Req ID: 1002310
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