At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented team of Study Managers and oversee study delivery across the Toronto office.
- Company: Join a tier-one global engineering and consulting firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Full relocation support, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to represent the business at industry forums across Canada.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact by mentoring a growing team and influencing project economics.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in mining, with experience in managing multidisciplinary studies and leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA) (Full Relocation Support Provided)
Rubisco Advisory has been retained by a tier-one global engineering, consulting, and project delivery firm undergoing substantial, sustained expansion. This Divisional Study lead is fundamentally different. Serving on the regional leadership team, the Director of Studies will lead a team of talented Study Managers with an active portfolio of studies, build governance frameworks, and set up projects to ensure a seamless transition to capital-efficient execution. This role will have a strong focus on team development and on working alongside leadership and clients.
A key focus will be on how things can be done differently and on incorporating new methodologies. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting footprint: mentoring a growing team of Study Managers, influencing project economics from day one, and serving as the key sponsor in client engagements.
Key Strategic Mandates
- Oversee study delivery across the Toronto office, instilling stage-gate frameworks, cost/schedule baseline integrity, and commercial alignment across PFS and FS programmes.
- Ensure early-stage designs and feasibility outputs are practical, constructible, and commercially executable.
- Directly lead, mentor, and expand an established team of Study Managers and project engineering talent.
- Represent the business at sponsor meetings, board-level client reviews, and broader industry forums across Canada.
Profile Requirements
- 15+ years of mining industry experience with a track record of managing and delivering multidisciplinary studies (PFS, FS, NI 43-101-compliant reports).
- Demonstrated background leading teams within an engineering consulting environment, or senior owner-side experience managing major consulting study partners.
- Relevant exposure across precious and base metals (copper, gold, nickel), with a sound understanding of Canadian operating environments.
- Relevant engineering degree (Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical); P.Eng. qualification and QP eligibility under NI 43-101 are highly regarded.
Director of Studies in Toronto employer: Rubisco Advisory
Rubisco Advisory is an exceptional employer located in the Greater Toronto Area, offering full relocation support for the Director of Studies role. With a strong emphasis on team development and innovative methodologies, employees are encouraged to grow and influence project outcomes significantly. The collaborative work culture fosters mentorship and leadership opportunities, making it a rewarding environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering and consulting sector.
