We are currently seeking a
Manager, Process Engineering to join our Mining & Metals team in Toronto. This is a 12-month maternity leave contract, with the potential to extend or transition into another opportunity within Ausenco. It's a great chance to make a meaningful impact, build strong relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our Toronto team.
This role will support our continued growth and success across a diverse portfolio of minerals and metals projects. Working across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage studies and feasibility through to detailed engineering and execution, you'll play a key role in shaping innovative, practical solutions for our clients while leading and developing a talented team of process engineering professionals.
We're looking for a collaborative, technically strong leader who brings a client-focused mindset, a passion for developing people, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, client engagement, and business growth.
About the role - Lead, mentor, and develop the Toronto Process Engineering team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee process engineering activities across studies and projects, ensuring deliverables meet project objectives, client expectations, Ausenco standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual and feasibility studies through to detailed engineering and execution.
- Review and approve key process engineering deliverables, including process simulations, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment sizing, and heat and material balances.
- Champion innovative, fit-for-purpose and cost-effective design solutions that deliver value to clients while meeting project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand their technical challenges, and contribute to identifying new business opportunities.
- Support business development activities, including preparing proposals, developing work estimates, and contributing technical expertise to client discussions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, technical specialists, and process engineering colleagues across Ausenco's global network to share knowledge and deliver successful project outcomes.
- Support resource planning, workload management, and the day-to-day operations of the Process Engineering team, ensuring project commitments and team development goals are met.
- Contribute to the development of technical standards, systems, and best practices, including mentoring emerging professionals and supporting graduate development initiatives.
- Participate in client meetings, occasional site visits, and industry events to strengthen relationships and represent Ausenco's technical capabilities.
About you - A degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mineral Processing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in process engineering within the mining and metals industry, including engineering consulting, EPCM projects, or owner-side project development.
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams, with the ability to balance people leadership and hands-on technical involvement.
- Strong technical expertise across mineral processing studies, plant design, and project execution, with a practical understanding of engineering deliverables and industry standards.
- Experience in plant operations or industrial environments would be considered an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge conventional approaches and develop innovative, practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
- A commercial mindset, with experience supporting proposals, managing project priorities, and delivering quality work within agreed budgets and schedules.
- A collaborative, proactive leadership style and a genuine interest in developing people and contributing to the continued growth of the team.
- Professional engineering registration in Ontario (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration would be an asset.
We're committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.
