Ontario Mine Sector Representative

Job summary

The Mining Sector Representative will lead business development and growth strategies for the environmental services mining sector in Ontario. This role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating proposals, and providing strategic technical leadership on mining projects.

Job details

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec has an opportunity for a sector leadership position as the Mining Sector Representative for the Environmental Services (ES) Business Operating Unit in Ontario. This project leadership and business development focused role will support the top line growth of business within the mining sector. The Mining Sector Representative will work directly with the Business Center Practice Leaders (BCPLs) in Ontario, as well as the Environmental Services Mining Sector Leader, and will also work collaboratively with Stantec’s Environmental Services team across Canada. The successful candidate will help set the vision for how the environmental sector services practice will grow its mining sector business within Ontario. While 40% of the role is expected to be dedicated to the Ontario Mine Sector Leader role, 60% of the role will be focused on technical work and leadership within the Mining Sector. The successful candidate will have a degree in a technical discipline relevant to the Mining Sector and work within multi-disciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, rehabilitation projects, and projects related to their technical expertise. The role will involve managing multi-discipline scopes of work within a team of technical experts and interacting directly with clients. Strong quantitative skills within their technical discipline and the ability to provide overarching strategic advice within the Mining Sector are required. This position can be based anywhere in Ontario and will require periodic travel within Ontario to other Stantec offices, in addition to client offices as required. It is anticipated that travel would include occasional travel for conference attendance, and to meet with other practitioners or clients within Ontario as project needs arise. Extended out of town travel is not anticipated for this role. Your Key Responsibilities * Working with your ES colleagues to develop and execute a mining sector growth strategy * Lead the Ontario Environmental Services (Business Centre 1609) based mining team * Drive client outreach (internally & externally) * Lead and coordinate proposal development, proposal debriefs, backlog tracking, and client surveys * Host client events (i.e., training seminars) * Attend industry events, such as periodic conferences and/or tradeshows * Assist BCPLs with business plans and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators * Coordinate with the Energy and Resources (Mining) Business Operating Unit on opportunities * Contribute to the development and execution of the national business strategy for Environmental Services, with accountability for Ontario region-specific strategies and priorities * Lead growth in revenue and document progress through the use of action registers, financial progress reporting, among other metrics * 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 * Engage in technical project work, including project leadership, within your scope of technical expertise as required to support the project execution teams * Design and oversee the implementation of field investigations and preparation of technical reports and client presentations * Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required Your Capabilities and Credentials * Strong understanding of the Ontario environmental services market and the Ontario mining sector (including all stages of the mining life cycle) - experience at an operating site would be an asset * An entrepreneurial orientation with a strong understanding of the key elements required for successful business development * Solid reputation and high level of personal and professional credibility * Proven leadership and business development skills * Excellence verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work under little supervision and work well with others to achieve group results * Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff * Must be able to manage time, be organized, and set priorities * Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence * Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis * Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions * Possess proficient skills in communication and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public * Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work * Possess a strong knowledge of Ontario and federal mining-related water resources acts, regulations, policies and guidance and knowledge of mineral exploration methods, mine waste disposal methods and mineral processing methods * Be recognized as a subject matter expert by your peers for your discipline Education and Experience University degree with at least 15 years of professional experience Existing professional registration (i.e., P.Geo or P.Eng.) if applicable to your area of technical expertise Experience leading environmental support for mining projects of significant size and/or complexity, ideally in Ontario Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues, clients, agencies, and Indigenous communities Seasoned project delivery experience, ideally in consulting services 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. #StayInquisitive

What you’ll do

The Mining Sector Representative will lead business development and growth strategies for the environmental services mining sector in Ontario. This role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating proposals, and providing strategic technical leadership on mining projects.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least 15 years of professional experience. A strong understanding of the Ontario mining sector, proven leadership skills, and professional registration such as P.Geo or P.Eng are required.

Listed skills

• Business development · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business development
• Project leadership
• Mining sector expertise
• Environmental services
• Strategic planning
• Client relationship management
• Proposal development
• Technical reporting
• Mentorship
• Financial reporting
• Regulatory compliance
• Water resources management
• Feasibility studies
• Impact assessment
• Team leadership
• Communication
• Sustainable Engineering
• Proposal Development
• Proofreading
• Accountability
• Project Scoping
• Project Implementation
• Digital Transformation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Project Delivery
• Mineral Processing
• Business Development
• Consulting
• Creativity
• Feasibility Studies
• Environmental Consulting
• Field Research
• Leadership
• Growth Strategies
• Impact Assessment
• Waste Management
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Rehabilitation
• Presentations
• Business Strategies
• Time Management
• Technical Communication
• Water Resources
• Progress Reporting
• Surveys
• Investigation

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Energy
• Accounts Receivable Representative
• Mining Manager
• Mining Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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