Director of Operations - Mining Engineering, Design & Engineering

At EXP, we are driven by the desire to design innovative solutions for built and natural environments around the world. We are an international consulting engineering firm where engineers, urban planners, architects, and other experts from a wide range of scientific and technical disciplines form a community as diverse as it is talented. Together, they apply their creative ingenuity to develop tailored, sustainable solutions to the most complex local and global needs and challenges.

By joining EXP, you choose a team that draws inspiration and strength from the diversity of its people, that values and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit within an employee-owned company, that believes diversity makes it stronger, that seeks sustainable solutions, and that shares in the ambitions of its people, the clients it serves, and the communities in which it is involved.

Being part of the EXP team means living an experience that is uniquely your own, while evolving within a global network of experts working across all corners of the world—individuals who understand that their work contributes to a greater whole with an exponential impact.

Together, we are EXP.

Director of Operations – Mining Engineering (Design & Engineering)
Montréal (hybrid model – based on location)

EXP is seeking a Director of Operations – Mining Engineering to lead, structure, and grow its design‑focused mining engineering practice in Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador. This role is strategically positioned within engineering leadership and practice management and does not include any mining operations or on‑site production responsibilities.

The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and people leader, ensuring excellence in design, technical governance, and overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Practice Management

• Lead and engage mining engineering teams (engineers, project managers, specialists).
• Support talent development, succession planning, and technical coaching.
• Implement and maintain technical standards, QA/QC processes, and design best practices.

Mining Engineering and Design

• Oversee conceptual, pre‑feasibility, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering.
• Act as the technical authority for critical decisions and engineering reviews.
• Promote innovation, method optimization, and continuous improvement.

Engineering Operations Management

• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring performance, quality, budgets, and schedules.
• Work closely with project management teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor and report on practice performance indicators.

Clients and Business Development

• Support business development through technical contributions to proposals.
• Act as a senior point of contact for mining clients.
• Strengthen EXP’s positioning as a leading mining engineering partner.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (Master’s degree is an asset).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in mining engineering design.
• Proven experience in engineering team leadership and/or practice management.
• Strong technical credibility and influence.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership.
• Bilingual (French/English) with strong oral and written proficiency in both languages.
  The role requires regular communication in English, both written and spoken, with internal and external partners across Canada and the United States.

What EXP Offers You

• A competitive salary aligned with the market;
• A flexible group insurance plan, including short- and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and virtual healthcare services;
• A retirement savings plan;
• A commitment to supporting work–life balance (flexible schedules, remote work, etc.);
• Opportunities for career growth within the company;
• A company focused on sustainability and community engagement;
• Access to a wellness expense reimbursement program;
• Access to a performance bonus program;
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• We look forward to getting to know you! 

EXP is committed to employment equity. Applications from women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation during the selection process may request support by contacting us at: [email protected]