Director - Mine Closure & Reclamation Practice at EnviroCareers — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBuild a National Practice. Lead a Team. Shape the Future of Mine Closure.Our client is a Canadian-owned environmental and regulatory advisory firm supporting major mining, industrial, and resource sector clients across Canada. They are seeking an experienced leader to build and grow their Mine Closure & Reclamation Practice. This is not a traditional technical specialist role. While mine closure expertise is important, the primary focus of this position is leadership, business development, client growth, team building, and strategic practice development. You will work closely with senior leadership to expand an established closure and reclamation service line, strengthen client relationships, recruit and mentor technical staff, and position the company as a recognized leader in closure strategy, reclamation planning, and long-term land stewardship. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone who enjoys building businesses, developing people, creating market opportunities, and shaping the direction of a growing consulting practice. What You'll Be Responsible For: Practice Growth & Leadership: Lead the strategic growth of the Mine Closure & Reclamation Practice across Canada Develop and execute practice growth plans, market strategies, and service expansion initiatives Identify emerging opportunities within mining, industrial, energy, and resource sectors Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term business planning Help shape the future direction of the closure and reclamation practice Business Development & Client Relationships: Develop new client relationships across Canada's mining and industrial sectors Expand existing accounts and identify cross-selling opportunities Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, and client presentations Represent the company at industry conferences, workshops, and events Become a trusted advisor to senior industry stakeholders Build a strong pipeline of future opportunities Team Leadership & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of closure and reclamation professionals Support recruitment and succession planning initiatives Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to project managers and technical specialists Support staff development and career progression Strategic Project Oversight: Provide senior guidance and oversight for: Mine closure planning Progressive reclamation programs Closure liability assessments Financial assurance and bonding strategies Reclamation cost estimation Closure risk management Regulatory submissions Long-term land stewardship planning Closure implementation programs Industry Leadership: Strengthen the firm's reputation within the closure and reclamation sector Identify market trends and evolving regulatory requirements Support innovation in closure planning and reclamation strategies Help establish the firm as a recognized leader in mine closure and reclamation consulting What We're Looking For: Leadership & Growth Experience: Demonstrated success leading teams within environmental consulting, mining, engineering, or related industries Experience growing business units, practice areas, service lines, or client portfolios Strong people leadership and team-building capabilities Proven ability to mentor and develop technical professionals Experience managing multidisciplinary teams Business Development: Demonstrated track record of generating new business and growing client relationships Experience developing strategic partnerships and market opportunities Strong networking, relationship-building, and client engagement skills Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into long-term client relationships Technical Background: We recognize that exceptional leaders come from diverse technical backgrounds. Candidates may come from: Mine closure and reclamation Environmental consulting Mining operations Regulatory and permitting Restoration ecology Terrestrial biology Environmental management Water resources Natural resource development Experience supporting mining or large-scale industrial projects is strongly preferred. Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant professional experience Consulting, mining, or resource-sector experience Professional designation (P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., R.P.Bio., or equivalent) preferred Qualified Professional (QP) experience considered an asset Strong understanding of environmental regulations and project delivery within Canada Why This Role Is Different: Many closure and reclamation positions focus primarily on technical project execution. This role is about building something larger. You will have the opportunity to: Build and grow a national practice Influence company strategy Mentor and develop future leaders Expand market presence across Canada Help shape how major resource projects approach closure, reclamation, liability management, and long-term sustainability For someone who enjoys leadership, growth, business development, and building high-performing teams, this represents a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on both an organization and an industry. Remote / WFH / Hybrid: 100% Remote (anywhere in Canada) Travel: <5% Salary: $140k - $180k DOE, plus health benefits, RRSP matching, annual performance bonuses (The final salary will reflect the qualifications, relevant experience, expertise, and professional designations that each candidate brings to the role. Individuals who offer additional strengths or bring exceptional value to the team will be considered for compensation beyond the stated range, as our client recognizes and rewards unique contributions.) To Apply: To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume describing your experience and salary expectations in confidence via our careers site to see all open positions and apply visit our website: www.EnviroCareers.ca or via email: resumes@envirocareers.catsone.com . Please indicate “Director - Mine Closure” in your subject line.