Senior Mining Services Consultant
Key Skills
Job Description
We currently have an opening for a permanent full-time Senior Mining Services Consultant based in our St. John's, NL office (Mount Pearl). In this role, you'll work with talented professionals across the mining space in the province, work on meaningful projects, engage with the pillars of the Newfoundland and Labrador mining community and help sustain GEMTEC's well regarded place in the industry. About Us At GEMTEC, we offer something different. We're an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. We're large enough to compete head-to-head with publicly traded engineering giants, but still small enough to maintain the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team. Our size and hands-on management style let us move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower our people to shape their own careers, without getting lost in corporate bureaucracy. Key Responsibilities Preparation of development, rehabilitation, and closure plans Assisting in mine rehabilitation and closure cost estimations Mine site permitting and regulatory consultation support for various projects Business development initiatives Government agency interaction including planning meetings and correspondence with applicable regulator groups across various governmental departments Client relations management Oversight of the execution of project scope, preparation of proposals, budget tracking, and scheduling to meet client's expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables Mentorship of junior and intermediate staff Qualifications P.Geo or P.Eng designation preferred, P. Tech may be considered or a combination of equivalent education and experience Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Canadian Mining Industry across applicable sectors, preferably within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador but experience within other justifications will be considered Strong technical writing skills Aptitude for problem solving and time management Knowledge of provincial regulatory systems within the mining and quarrying legislative spaces Experience with detailed project management, budgeting, scheduling, leading field personnel, and technical expertise is required Project Management Experience Is Preferred Completion of an undergraduate degree in geosciences, engineering or a related field Previous experience in mining consulting would be an asset Must have a valid driver's license Benefits and Perks Permanent full-time salaried position Year-end profit-sharing bonus Health and dental benefits Matching RRSP program, employer matched contributions up to 5% Paid time off (4 weeks of vacation per year and 2 weeks of sick time per year) Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years) Work/life balance including a 37.5-hour work week Lifestyle spending account - $500 per year towards personal wellness Future potential to become a shareholder Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn't for you, the next one might be!
Core Responsibilities
Prepare mine development, rehabilitation, and closure plans, support cost estimates and permitting, and consult with regulators and government agencies. Manage client relationships and project delivery, including proposals, budgets, schedules, quality standards, business development, and mentoring junior and intermediate staff.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of experience in the Canadian mining industry, strong technical writing and project management capabilities, and knowledge of provincial mining and quarrying regulations. A relevant undergraduate degree and a P.Geo. or P.Eng. designation are preferred; a P.Tech. or equivalent education and experience may be considered, and a valid driver's license is required.
Benefits
- Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonus
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Matching RRSP Contributions Up to 5%
- Four Weeks of Vacation
- Two Weeks of Sick Time
- Paid Year-End Office Closure
- 37.5-Hour Work Week
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Potential Shareholder Opportunity
About GEMTEC Consulting Engineers & Scientists Limited
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 201-500 employees
Responsibly Shaping the Canadian Landscape, One Project at a Time. Since 1986, GEMTEC has grown from a small New Brunswick geotechnical engineering, materials testing and environmental engineering firm into a leading multidisciplinary company with offices and CCIL-certified laboratories across Eastern and Atlantic Canada. Employee-owned with more than 150 engineers, scientists, technical personnel and support staff, GEMTEC is founded on the solid technical expertise and experience of our highly educated and skilled specialists. For over 30 years, we have served our clients and the public interest with honesty and respect, while providing cost-effective and innovative solutions. GEMTEC is built on a solid foundation of experience, knowledge and integrity. Build on GEMTEC. GROW WITH US! Build a career with GEMTEC. Our people and culture are at the base of what sets us apart. We have an incredibly knowledgeable, collaborative team of experts who love to solve problems. Our leadership team believes that growth comes from challenging work and learning opportunities. Continuous improvement through certification seminars, continuing studies, industry conferences, mentorship programs, job shadowing are just a few examples of how we invest back to talent members. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where independent thought can grow. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love solving problems, we invite you to browse open roles below. If you don’t see something open now, we may be looking tomorrow, please feel welcome to submit your resume to [email protected]. GEMTEC Limited has offices in the following locations: New Brunswick (HQ) - Fredericton New Brunswick - Moncton New Brunswick - Saint John New Brunswick - Bathurst New Brunswick - Grand Falls Newfoundland - St. John's Nova Scotia - Halifax Quebec - Montreal Ontario - Ottawa Ontario - Petawawa Ontario - GTA (Oshawa) Ontario - Barrie