Vice President of Mining Services
Location Vancouver
Job Type Full Time
Category Metallurgy
Base Salary CA$180,000 - CA$230,000
BonusUp to 50%
Travel10%
Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and accomplished VP of Mining Services to lead the mining services division and drive the adoption of proprietary mineral processing technologies. This role is pivotal in advancing sustainable mining practices, overseeing projects from lab testwork to full-scale operations, and establishing the organization as an industry leader.
The ideal candidate will have proven success in the mining or mineral processing industries, with expertise in scaling operations, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful results. They will possess a strategic mindset, a strong network within the industry, and a track record of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and client engagement.
Responsibilities
- Execute the strategic vision for the mining services division, aligning with corporate goals.
- Lead mineral processing projects from lab testwork to on-site operations, including planning, commissioning, and scaling.
- Stage gate projects from lab, pilot and demo into full scale feasibility for onsite deployment at mining client sites.
- Ensure behavioural and process safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all projects.
- Deliver technical reports summarizing test outcomes and propose actionable next steps.
- Leverage networks to promote the companies proprietary process and position the company as an industry leader.
- Communicate value propositions effectively and onboard new mining clients for testwork collaborations.
- Build partnerships with industry organizations, engineering firms, labs, and consultants to advance objectives.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mining Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
- P.Eng., PGeo preferred, and 15+ years of proven experience in the mining or mineral processing industries.
- 5+ years of direct experience in heap leaching, column testing, and laboratory processes.
- Strong track record of scaling operations and delivering impactful results.
- Established presence in the mining industry with a history of meaningful collaborations.
- Proven success managing division-level budgets and meeting financial objectives.
- Expertise in metallurgical and mining processes, with a focus on leaching methods.
- Exceptional leadership of diverse teams in large-scale projects, including commissioning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mining regulations and full compliance capabilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills for effective stakeholder engagement.