Director, Technical Services

About Avenir Minerals Avenir Minerals is a subsidiary of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited established to evaluate and advance critical and strategic minerals projects, with an initial focus on Canada. The company is dedicated to the disciplined development of assets that support resilient and diversified critical mineral supply chains. Leveraging Agnico Eagle’s technical expertise and operating track record, Avenir applies a rigorous, partnership-driven approach to project advancement. Its portfolio spans multiple critical minerals essential to modern economies and the energy transition. As a growing company in its early development stage, Avenir offers employees the opportunity to contribute directly to its growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are highly valued. Northern Ontario Avenir is seeking a Director, Technical Services to provide technical leadership across our portfolio of critical minerals projects, including the Martison Phosphate and Lake George Antimony projects. Reporting to the Vice President, Technical Operations, this role will be responsible for the technical integrity, integration, and quality of development studies while guiding projects through key development milestones. What You'll Do Provide strategic technical leadership across geology, mining, metallurgy, engineering, infrastructure, and project development activities. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and external partners to deliver high-quality technical studies and project outcomes. Oversee Scoping Studies, PEAs, PFSs, Feasibility Studies, and other development-stage evaluations. Ensure alignment between mine planning, metallurgy, environmental requirements, permitting strategies, infrastructure development, and project economics. Identify technical risks, opportunities, and value optimization initiatives throughout the project lifecycle. Support technical due diligence, acquisitions, partnerships, and future growth opportunities. Engage with executive leadership, investors, governments, Indigenous communities, and strategic partners to communicate project progress and development outcomes. Mentor and develop technical teams while fostering collaboration across projects. What You'll Bring 12+ years of progressive experience in mining, engineering, technical services, project development, or operations, including senior leadership experience. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline. P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation preferred. Proven experience advancing mining projects through PEA, PFS, and Feasibility stages. Strong understanding of mine development, geology, metallurgy, processing, infrastructure, project economics, and risk management. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and engineering firms. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical reporting skills. Knowledge of Canadian permitting, environmental assessment, and regulatory processes. Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, responsible development, and Indigenous partnerships. Why Join Avenir? Join a growing critical minerals company and play a key role in advancing strategic projects that support the future of clean energy and global resource security. This is an opportunity to influence project development from concept through execution while working alongside a highly collaborative leadership team. Apply today to help shape the future of critical minerals development in Canada.

Provide strategic technical leadership across geology, mining, and engineering to ensure the integrity of development studies. Lead multidisciplinary teams through key milestones including PEAs and Feasibility Studies for critical minerals projects.

Requires over 12 years of progressive experience in mining or engineering with a relevant degree and preferably a P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation. Must have a proven track record of advancing mining projects through various development stages and managing external consultants.

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• Technical Leadership
• Mine Planning
• Metallurgy
• Project Development
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Due Diligence
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Economics
• Infrastructure Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Mentorship

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available