Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

Reporting to the President, North America – Minerals & Metals, we are seeking a client-focused and strategically minded Vice President, Technical Services to join our team. While Toronto is the preferred location, various locations will be considered for the right candidate. As a member of the regional leadership team, you will provide technical direction and governance across our North American Minerals & Metals business, while also driving business development and client partnerships. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with clients, delivering innovative technical solutions, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to maximize value and performance on studies and projects. If you’re passionate about driving business growth through meaningful partnerships, innovative thinking, and technical leadership, come join us!

About the role

• Ensure engineering solutions produced are fit-for-purpose and consistently meet the highest quality standards.
• Provide innovative solutions that align with clients’ budgets and schedules.
• Provide technical review, oversight, and guidance across Ausenco projects and studies to ensure quality and cost-effective design assurance.
• Provide technical due diligence in support of clients’ fundraising and M&A activities.
• Leverage deep technical expertise to actively support the development of new client relationships and champion collaboration to identify opportunities to enhance client value.
• Mentor and guide Technical Services Directors and key technical talent in support of their professional growth and capability development.
• Ensure governance and compliance with NI43-101 and other regulatory frameworks.

About you

• 15+ years of experience with at least five years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong technical leader with deep expertise in minerals processing, adept at guiding technical teams and providing strategic oversight to deliver innovative and high-quality engineering solutions.
• Skilled relationship builder with a proven track record in cultivating, growing and leveraging high-value client relationships across the minerals and metals sector.
• Curious and progressive thinker with a strong technical foundation, capable of challenging conventional approaches to deliver forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic growth and client value.
• Bachelor’s degree in Minerals Processing, Metallurgy or Mining Engineering preferred.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package, we offer:  

• Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through stretch assignments, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities  
• Work/life balance – Our flexible work model allows you to balance office days with working from home and our progressive parental leave benefits foster family needs and professional life 
• Holistic approach to wellness – Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health and wellbeing 
• Work with the best – Connect with our global network of talented colleagues and be at the heart of a business built on client trust

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition. 

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation. 

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. 

Join us and work a better way.