[Hiring] Director - Mine Closure & Reclamation Practice @EnviroCareers

Role Description

Build a National Practice. Lead a Team. Shape the Future of Mine Closure.

Our client is a Canadian-owned environmental and regulatory advisory firm supporting major mining, industrial, and resource sector clients across Canada. They are seeking an experienced leader to build and grow their Mine Closure & Reclamation Practice. This is not a traditional technical specialist role. While mine closure expertise is important, the primary focus of this position is leadership, business development, client growth, team building, and strategic practice development.

You will work closely with senior leadership to:

• Expand an established closure and reclamation service line
• Strengthen client relationships
• Recruit and mentor technical staff
• Position the company as a recognized leader in closure strategy, reclamation planning, and long-term land stewardship

This opportunity is ideally suited to someone who enjoys building businesses, developing people, creating market opportunities, and shaping the direction of a growing consulting practice.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience
• Consulting, mining, or resource-sector experience
• Professional designation (P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., R.P.Bio., or equivalent) preferred
• Qualified Professional (QP) experience considered an asset
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and project delivery within Canada

Requirements

• Demonstrated success leading teams within environmental consulting, mining, engineering, or related industries
• Experience growing business units, practice areas, service lines, or client portfolios
• Strong people leadership and team-building capabilities
• Proven ability to mentor and develop technical professionals
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated track record of generating new business and growing client relationships
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and market opportunities
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and client engagement skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into long-term client relationships
• Exceptional leaders may come from diverse technical backgrounds including:
• Mine closure and reclamation
• Environmental consulting
• Mining operations
• Regulatory and permitting
• Restoration ecology
• Terrestrial biology
• Environmental management
• Water resources
• Natural resource development
• Experience supporting mining or large-scale industrial projects is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 100% Remote (anywhere in Canada)
• Travel: <5%
• Salary: $140k - $180k DOE, plus health benefits, RRSP matching, annual performance bonuses
• The final salary will reflect the qualifications, relevant experience, expertise, and professional designations that each candidate brings to the role.
• Individuals who offer additional strengths or bring exceptional value to the team will be considered for compensation beyond the stated range.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume describing your experience and salary expectations in confidence via our careers site to see all open positions and apply visit our website: www.EnviroCareers.ca or via email: [email protected] . Please indicate “Director - Mine Closure” in your subject line.