Principal Process Engineer

We are partnering with a fast-growing mining and mineral processing company that is expanding its leadership team with the addition of a Principal Process Engineer. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of a highly respected mineral processing company, leading technically complex projects from concept through feasibility while helping shape the future of the business. You'll work across lithium, gold, base metals, and critical minerals, mentor the next generation of engineers, and make a lasting impact in an entrepreneurial environment where your expertise will directly influence project success. What they can offer: • Very competitive base salary • Comprehensive benefits package • Flexible hybrid working environment • Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing process engineering team • Flexibility to be based in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver Qualifications: • P.Eng. designation with 15+ years of mineral processing and process engineering experience • Strong expertise in lithium processing, hydrometallurgy, and feasibility studies (Scoping, PFS & BFS) • Experience across gold, base metals, or critical minerals within an EPCM or mining environment • Operational and/or commissioning experience with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach • Collaborative leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoys mentoring engineers and wearing multiple hats in a growing organization

Lead technically complex mineral processing projects from concept through feasibility across various metals. Mentor a growing team of engineers and influence the strategic growth of the business in an entrepreneurial environment.

Requires a P.Eng. designation and over 15 years of experience in mineral processing and process engineering. Must have strong expertise in lithium processing, hydrometallurgy, and feasibility studies (Scoping, PFS, and BFS).

• Competitive Base Salary • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Flexible Hybrid Working Environment • Mentorship Opportunities

• Project managementPreferred

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• Mineral Processing
• Process Engineering
• Lithium Processing
• Hydrometallurgy
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Management
• Commissioning
• Mentoring
• EPCM
• Critical Minerals Processing

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available