Interim Vice president - Mining Engineer

IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Vice president - Mining Engineer Reports to: Chief Geological Officer Location: Canada Duration: 12 Month Remote (Local and international travel) Our client is seeking an experienced Vice president - Mining Engineer to support the advancement of a world-class mining project through its ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS). The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across both open pit and underground block cave mining disciplines, working alongside a high-performing team of mining industry professionals and third-party engineering consultants. The role will play a key part in de-risking the project and advancing it toward future development and acquisition opportunities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide senior-level mining engineering expertise for the PFS Study. Support mine planning and design activities for both open pit and underground block cave operations. Co-manage study workstreams with internal stakeholders and external consulting partners. Conduct production scheduling, mine optimization, and technical trade-off studies. Contribute to financial modeling, contingency estimation, and project evaluation activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including geology, ESG, finance, and business development. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 15+ years of mining industry experience. Extensive experience in both large-scale open pit and underground block cave mining operations. Previous involvement in Pre-Feasibility (PFS) and/or Feasibility Studies (FS). Strong mine planning, production scheduling, and project management capabilities. Experience integrating geotechnical, hydrological, and operational considerations into mine design a definite asset Experience with underground block cave software and cave footprint analysis. Understanding of water and power constraints in remote mining environments. Spanish language skills are considered an asset. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will bring a blend of deep technical mining expertise, project study experience, and entrepreneurial mindset. They will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams, and identifying innovative solutions that add value as the Project progresses toward development readiness. PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: [email protected] (Subject: Job Title) LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis. Follow the LHH Knightsbridge LinkedIn page and set up a job alert to learn about new Executive Interim opportunities. Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. July 2026

Provide senior technical leadership and mining engineering expertise to advance a world-class mining project through its Pre-Feasibility Study. Manage mine planning, production scheduling, and technical trade-off studies for both open pit and underground block cave operations.

Requires over 15 years of mining industry experience with extensive expertise in large-scale open pit and underground block cave mining. Candidates must have a proven track record in PFS/FS studies and proficiency in mine planning and project management.

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• Mining Engineering
• Open Pit Mining
• Underground Block Cave Mining
• Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS)
• Feasibility Study (FS)
• Mine Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Mine Optimization
• Technical Trade-off Studies
• Financial Modeling
• Project Management
• Geotechnical Integration
• Hydrological Integration
• Cave Footprint Analysis
• Spanish Language

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Consulting

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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