Principal Consultant
Top Benefits
About the role
AMC Consultants (AMC) is an employee-owned global mining consultancy, recognized for completing over 12,000 assignments in collaboration with leading mining companies and financial institutions. With experience across 111 countries and on six continents, we have worked with more than 60+ commodity types. Operating from multiple locations worldwide, we leverage our extensive expertise to navigate opportunities and risks, delivering innovative and smarter solutions for our clients.
At AMC, our values define who we are and how we work:
- People first: We prioritize our people and foster a supportive environment.
- Collaboration and support: We believe in working together to achieve shared goals.
- Bold innovation: We strive to push boundaries and pioneer new solutions.
- Excellence: We are committed to delivering the highest standards in everything we do.
- Trust: We build lasting relationships based on integrity and respect.
AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes a work environment where diversity and inclusivity thrive.
Position: Principal Consultant Location: Canada Role Overview As a Principal Consultant located at our Toronto or Vancouver office, you will assume a critical role within AMC’s Business Transformation team by leading high-impact consulting projects. Your duties will encompass managing and delivering complex assignments—including mine optimization and operational excellence initiatives—while independently driving projects that advance client outcomes. With a strategic approach, you will support AMC’s market growth throughout North America by cultivating strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and participating actively in industry networks. In addition to project management, you will provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promote their development, and collaborate with AMC’s multidisciplinary professionals to design innovative solutions. Your proven expertise in consulting will be essential for developing and executing strategies that enhance client operations, delivering measurable improvements in performance and profitability.
What We Offer
- Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to promote both personal and professional success.
- Competitive Compensation: Our remuneration package includes an attractive salary and a performance-based bonus scheme, designed to recognise and reward leadership in underground mining initiatives.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with AMC’s global consultants to deliver solutions for open pit and underground mining, mineral processing, and supply chain optimization, gaining strategic and operational leadership skills.
- Project Assignments: Lead consulting projects for mining clients, uncovering hidden value within open pit and underground mining operations, as well as downstream processes including operational optimization and value chain integration.
- Employee Ownership: As part of our employee-owned organization, your expertise directly contributes to the firm’s vision and collective achievements.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a robust benefits package, including generous life insurance and salary continuance, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
- Professional Development: Team members have access to online training courses, industry conferences, and tertiary education reimbursement programmes to further their expertise in underground mining.
Salary C$190,000 – $210,000, the salary will be based on your overall experiences and qualifications.
Skills And Competencies Core functions
- Manage and deliver consulting assignments, serving as Project Manager when necessary
- Complete technical tasks within established timeframes and budget limits
- Provide guidance, supervision, and support to junior staff and consultants
- Develop and maintain client relationships to support AMC’s brand and project portfolio
- Generate and oversee an individual portfolio of consulting assignments (target: 60% self-sourced)
- Review colleagues’ work and participate in internal knowledge-sharing activities
- Adhere to AMC’s risk management, health, safety, and quality assurance policies
- Ensure project documentation and client communications are current and accurate
Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and proficiency in fostering team collaboration
- Skilled in managing multiple priorities and consistently delivering high-quality results under demanding conditions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with established experience in negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders
- Possesses a strategic perspective and an action-oriented approach to business development
- Recognised for resilience, autonomy, and accountability in fast-paced environments
- Advanced technical problem-solving and sound decision-making skills
- Committed to maintaining high ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity
Qualifications And Experience
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline
- A minimum of 16 years of industry experience, including recognised expertise in at least one primary area
- Extensive management consulting experience, with a comprehensive background in both project management and consulting across diverse settings
- A proven record of success in business development, technical paper authorship, and client relationship management
- Advanced proficiency in relevant industry software and outstanding report writing capabilities
- Thorough knowledge of all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial concept through to execution
- Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing technical personnel
How To Apply To apply, click "apply now." Please ensure you have the right to work and live in the role's location. You'll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours after submitting
your resume.
Not ready to apply?
Follow us on LinkedIn, and X or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on opportunities at AMC.
If you’re seeking a dynamic role with ample growth opportunities in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become a part of AMC’s talented team!
About AMC Consultants
AMC Consultants (AMC) is a global consultancy firm committed to enabling mining companies to discover smarter methods for unlocking business value. We support mining leaders in assessing opportunities, addressing productivity challenges, and optimizing performance throughout the mining cycle.
Since 1983, AMC has assisted mining organizations in evaluating prospective projects, making strategic investments, and developing world-class mining operations. Our Advisory team has contributed to over $5 billion in bottom-line growth opportunities.
Having successfully completed more than 12,000 projects for over 1,800 clients across 111 countries and 60+ commodities, the AMC team has encountered a vast array of challenges and provided tailored solutions. Central to this is our SmartData System™, developed over 20 years, which stands as the industry’s most comprehensive site-level validated data source and forms the basis of all AMC reports.
Beyond our data-driven insights, it is our distinctive approach and expert personnel that foster long-term client relationships. At AMC, we employ only experienced mining professionals—individuals who possess a deep understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of mining and are committed to addressing challenges directly.
Principal Consultant
Top Benefits
About the role
AMC Consultants (AMC) is an employee-owned global mining consultancy, recognized for completing over 12,000 assignments in collaboration with leading mining companies and financial institutions. With experience across 111 countries and on six continents, we have worked with more than 60+ commodity types. Operating from multiple locations worldwide, we leverage our extensive expertise to navigate opportunities and risks, delivering innovative and smarter solutions for our clients.
At AMC, our values define who we are and how we work:
- People first: We prioritize our people and foster a supportive environment.
- Collaboration and support: We believe in working together to achieve shared goals.
- Bold innovation: We strive to push boundaries and pioneer new solutions.
- Excellence: We are committed to delivering the highest standards in everything we do.
- Trust: We build lasting relationships based on integrity and respect.
AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes a work environment where diversity and inclusivity thrive.
Position: Principal Consultant Location: Canada Role Overview As a Principal Consultant located at our Toronto or Vancouver office, you will assume a critical role within AMC’s Business Transformation team by leading high-impact consulting projects. Your duties will encompass managing and delivering complex assignments—including mine optimization and operational excellence initiatives—while independently driving projects that advance client outcomes. With a strategic approach, you will support AMC’s market growth throughout North America by cultivating strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and participating actively in industry networks. In addition to project management, you will provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promote their development, and collaborate with AMC’s multidisciplinary professionals to design innovative solutions. Your proven expertise in consulting will be essential for developing and executing strategies that enhance client operations, delivering measurable improvements in performance and profitability.
What We Offer
- Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to promote both personal and professional success.
- Competitive Compensation: Our remuneration package includes an attractive salary and a performance-based bonus scheme, designed to recognise and reward leadership in underground mining initiatives.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with AMC’s global consultants to deliver solutions for open pit and underground mining, mineral processing, and supply chain optimization, gaining strategic and operational leadership skills.
- Project Assignments: Lead consulting projects for mining clients, uncovering hidden value within open pit and underground mining operations, as well as downstream processes including operational optimization and value chain integration.
- Employee Ownership: As part of our employee-owned organization, your expertise directly contributes to the firm’s vision and collective achievements.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a robust benefits package, including generous life insurance and salary continuance, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
- Professional Development: Team members have access to online training courses, industry conferences, and tertiary education reimbursement programmes to further their expertise in underground mining.
Salary C$190,000 – $210,000, the salary will be based on your overall experiences and qualifications.
Skills And Competencies Core functions
- Manage and deliver consulting assignments, serving as Project Manager when necessary
- Complete technical tasks within established timeframes and budget limits
- Provide guidance, supervision, and support to junior staff and consultants
- Develop and maintain client relationships to support AMC’s brand and project portfolio
- Generate and oversee an individual portfolio of consulting assignments (target: 60% self-sourced)
- Review colleagues’ work and participate in internal knowledge-sharing activities
- Adhere to AMC’s risk management, health, safety, and quality assurance policies
- Ensure project documentation and client communications are current and accurate
Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and proficiency in fostering team collaboration
- Skilled in managing multiple priorities and consistently delivering high-quality results under demanding conditions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with established experience in negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders
- Possesses a strategic perspective and an action-oriented approach to business development
- Recognised for resilience, autonomy, and accountability in fast-paced environments
- Advanced technical problem-solving and sound decision-making skills
- Committed to maintaining high ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity
Qualifications And Experience
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline
- A minimum of 16 years of industry experience, including recognised expertise in at least one primary area
- Extensive management consulting experience, with a comprehensive background in both project management and consulting across diverse settings
- A proven record of success in business development, technical paper authorship, and client relationship management
- Advanced proficiency in relevant industry software and outstanding report writing capabilities
- Thorough knowledge of all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial concept through to execution
- Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing technical personnel
How To Apply To apply, click "apply now." Please ensure you have the right to work and live in the role's location. You'll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours after submitting
your resume.
Not ready to apply?
Follow us on LinkedIn, and X or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on opportunities at AMC.
If you’re seeking a dynamic role with ample growth opportunities in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply and become a part of AMC’s talented team!
About AMC Consultants
AMC Consultants (AMC) is a global consultancy firm committed to enabling mining companies to discover smarter methods for unlocking business value. We support mining leaders in assessing opportunities, addressing productivity challenges, and optimizing performance throughout the mining cycle.
Since 1983, AMC has assisted mining organizations in evaluating prospective projects, making strategic investments, and developing world-class mining operations. Our Advisory team has contributed to over $5 billion in bottom-line growth opportunities.
Having successfully completed more than 12,000 projects for over 1,800 clients across 111 countries and 60+ commodities, the AMC team has encountered a vast array of challenges and provided tailored solutions. Central to this is our SmartData System™, developed over 20 years, which stands as the industry’s most comprehensive site-level validated data source and forms the basis of all AMC reports.
Beyond our data-driven insights, it is our distinctive approach and expert personnel that foster long-term client relationships. At AMC, we employ only experienced mining professionals—individuals who possess a deep understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of mining and are committed to addressing challenges directly.