Vice-President, Canada (Mining Consulting)

Hybrid
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Executive
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the Canadian operation, setting its strategy, owning its P&L, winning clients, and personally generating consulting revenue while overseeing technical delivery. Build and lead a hybrid team, represent the firm publicly, and coordinate with its global technical resources and leadership.

Job details

Vice-President, Canada — Mining Consulting Location: Anywhere in Canada (hybrid) Build Something From the Ground Up Phase Consulting is conducting this confidential search on behalf of our client, an established international mining consultancy with a strong global presence and a growing footprint in Canada. Trusted by blue-chip and junior clients across mining engineering, geological modelling, metallurgical/industrial engineering, risk management and related studies and project work, this client is launching their Canadian operation. They need the executive who will set the strategy, attract and sign clients, and build the firm's reputation across Canadian mining, backed by the resources of an established international firm. The Role As Vice-President, Canada, you'll be our client's most senior executive in the country, with full accountability for strategy, business development, P&L, and technical delivery. You'll report to the firm's Executive, New Ventures during this build-out, transitioning to a direct line to the Group CEO — with a clear future development path to broader group leadership as the business scales. You will: Win new clients and build a pipeline across the Canadian mining landscape, including any potential business in the Americas. Own the P&L for the Canadian operation Stay technically hands-on — this is an operating role, personally generating consulting revenue and providing oversight across disciplines Lead a hybrid team of Canadian consultants, subcontractors, and the firm's global technical bench Represent the firm publicly and align closely with its Global Board What You Bring Significant Canadian mining industry experience — essential. 15+ years in mining, including senior leadership experience. A consulting/advisory background is an asset, ideally including some prior owner's-side or operations experience. An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to travel regularly across Canada, plus occasional international travel. Proven business development track record and P&L ownership is an asset. Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field. P.Eng. or P.Geo registration, or clear eligibility. Capability toward Qualified/Competent Person status under NI 43-101. Where You'll Be Based Anywhere in Canada — hybrid, with regular travel to client sites, mines and conferences. This search is confidential. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here or reach out directly to Natalie Eickhoff at Phase Consulting to learn more.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need 15+ years of mining experience, significant Canadian mining industry experience, and senior leadership experience; consulting or advisory experience is an asset. A bachelor's degree in mining engineering, geology, or a related field is required, along with P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration or eligibility and capability toward Qualified/Competent Person status under NI 43-101.