Location: Vancouver, BC (preferred)
Company: Banyan Gold Corp.
About Banyan Gold Corp
Banyan Gold Corp is a well-funded, growth-oriented Canadian gold exploration company
focused on advancing its district-scale assets in the Yukon Territory. The Company’s
flagship AurMac Project hosts a significant and rapidly expanding gold resource of over 8.6
million ounces in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction, alongside strong silver potential.
Banyan is currently advancing its projects from exploration toward Preliminary Economic
Assessment (PEA) and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) stages, with a commitment to
sustainable development, technical rigor, and strong relationships with local and
Indigenous communities.
The Opportunity
Banyan Gold Corp is seeking a Vice President, Engineering to lead the Company’s
technical and engineering functions as it transitions from exploration into advanced-stage
project development.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the VP Project
Development, the VP Engineering will play a critical leadership role in shaping and
delivering the Company’s engineering strategy, overseeing all engineering studies, and
positioning the AurMac Project for future development and construction.
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth junior mining company and help advance
a major gold project in the Yukon from early-stage engineering to Project development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute Banyan’s engineering strategy aligned with corporate
objectives
- Provide technical leadership at the executive level, contributing to long-term
planning and value optimization
- Build, mentor,
and lead a high-performing internal engineering team
Technical Studies
- Lead and oversee progression through PEA and PFS stages, ensuring high-quality,
defensible technical outputs
- Guide mine planning, metallurgy, infrastructure design, and trade-off studies to
optimize project economics
- Manage and coordinate external engineering consultants and technical specialists
Project Optimization & Execution Readiness
- Drive engineering excellence across all disciplines, including mining, processing,
and infrastructure
- Oversee capital cost estimates, operating cost models, and project schedules with
appropriate accuracy levels
- Support long-term planning toward feasibility, permitting, and eventual project
execution
Collaboration & Integration
- Work closely with geology, exploration, environmental, permitting, and
Indigenous/community relations teams
- Ensure engineering activities are fully integrated with environmental and social
considerations
- Support stakeholder communication by clearly articulating technical aspects of the
project
Risk & Governance
- Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, NI 43-101 standards, and industry
best practices
- Establish disciplined processes for engineering review, reporting, and decision-
making
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, or related); advanced
degree considered an asset
- Skilled Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility in Canada)
- 15+ years of experience in the mining sector, including senior leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience advancing projects through PEA and PFS stages,
preferably in gold projects
- Experience in precious metal and/or large-scale open pit operations is highly
desirable
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and external
consultants
- Familiarity with northern or remote operating environments (Yukon or comparable
jurisdictions) is an asset
Key Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on technical expertise
- Proven ability to deliver results in a junior mining, fast-paced environment
- Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- High level of financial and commercial acumen
Why Join Banyan Gold Corp?
- Opportunity to shape and advance one of Canada’s emerging gold development
projects
- Work within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
- Exposure to district-scale exploration upside coupled with advancing engineering
studies
- Competitive compensation package, including equity participation
- Vancouver-based role with engagement in a Tier-1 Canadian mining jurisdiction
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to
[email protected]
Banyan Gold Corp thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
📌 Vice President, Engineering (Canada)
🏢 Banyan Gold
📍 Canada