Vice-President, Canada — Mining Consulting

Location: Anywhere in Canada (hybrid) — preference for Vancouver, Toronto, Sudbury, or Saskatoon

Build Something From the Ground Up

Phase Consulting is conducting this confidential search on behalf of our client, an established international mining consultancy with a strong global presence and a growing footprint in Canada. Trusted by blue-chip and junior clients across mining engineering, geological modelling, metallurgical/industrial engineering, risk management and related studies and project work, this client is launching their Canadian operation. They need the executive who will set the strategy, attract and sign clients, and build the firm's reputation across Canadian mining, backed by the resources of an established international firm.

The Role

As Vice-President, Canada , you'll be our client's most senior executive in the country, with full accountability for strategy, business development, P&L;, and technical delivery. You'll report to the firm's Executive, Current Ventures during this build-out, transitioning to a direct line to the Group CEO — with a clear future development path to broader group leadership as the business scales.

You will

- Win new clients and build a pipeline across the Canadian mining landscape, including any potential business in the Americas.
- Own the P&L; for the Canadian operation




- Stay technically hands-on — this is an operating role, personally generating consulting revenue and providing oversight across disciplines
- Lead a hybrid team of Canadian consultants, subcontractors, and the firm's global technical bench
- Represent the firm publicly and align closely with its Global Board

What You Bring

- Significant Canadian mining industry experience — essential.
- 15+ years in mining, including senior leadership experience.
- A consulting/advisory background is required, ideally including some prior owner's-side or operations experience.
- Proven business development track record and P&L; ownership.
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, or related field.
- P.Eng. or P.Geo registration, or clear eligibility.
- Capability toward Qualified/Competent Person status under NI 43-101.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to travel regularly across Canada, plus occasional international travel.

Where You'll Be Based Anywhere in Canada — hybrid, with regular travel to client sites, mines and conferences. Preference for candidates in or near major mining hubs: Vancouver, Toronto, Sudbury, or Saskatoon .

This search is confidential. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here or reach out directly to Natalie Eickhoff at Phase Consulting to learn more.

📌 Vice-President, Canada (Mining Consulting)
🏢 Phase Consulting
📍 Canada