Geotechnical Mining Lead - Ontario

Location: Markham, ON, Canada; Hybrid

An exciting opportunity exists for a successful candidate to become a Mining Lead for Stantec’s Geotechnical Services Group in Ontario.  Reporting to our Practice Leader, you will be responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery of excellent work to our mining clients. Accountable for the top line, you will lead the growth of the mining team within our Geotechnical Services group in Ontario while providing innovative project solutions with exceptional quality and execution that exceed client expectations. 

You will work closely with other leaders in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada to deliver professional services to clients, while championing safety, quality, innovation, and risk management processes.

The role will be hybrid, but primarily work will be from any Stantec office in Ontario. Travel, on occasion, will be required to other Stantec office locations, the field and/or meetings with clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintain client outreach (internally & externally) specific to the mining market
• Conduct mining market research
• Lead the Ontario Geotechnical team in mining pursuits
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, proposal debriefs, backlog tracking, and client surveys
• Lead client events (i.e., training seminars) and attend mining industry events, such as conferences and/or tradeshows
• Develop business plans and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators
• Contribute to the development and execution of the national business strategy for Geotechnical Services, with accountability for Ontario region-specific strategies and priorities with respect to the mining sector
• Lead growth in revenue generation and monitor progress using Stantec’s business tools to monitor KPIs
• Engage in technical project work, including preparing, reviewing, and supervising technical documents such as reports, drawings, specifications, material takeoffs, cost estimates, and construction documentation
• Participate in dam safety reviews, dam inspections, and other projects related to tailings risks and management
• Manage and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, and geochemistry disciplines
• Hiring and mentoring new team members
• 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

About Us

Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.

Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.

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