Director, Engineering and Operations
Toronto, ON (Hybrid) or Remote based in Quebec
Company Information
Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.
Wesdome’s newly renovated and modern Corporate office is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility for professionals. Located in the Financial District near major business hubs, it is well connected to transit (a 5-minute walk to Union Station) and only 25 minutes from Pearson International Airport, as well as restaurants, shopping, sports, entertainment and fitness centres.
See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), The Director of Engineering and Operations provides strategic technical leadership and governance across all Wesdome mine sites, ensuring high quality engineering practices, integrated planning systems, and consistent operational execution. The role strengthens long term value creation by driving best practices, developing technical capability, and supporting corporate planning, reserve stewardship, and growth initiatives.
About YOU – You Belong Here!
You think strategically and know how to execute. You bring strong technical judgment and an operational mindset, with the ability to balance long-term planning, technical standards, and the realities of day-to-day mine operations.
You are a credible and collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across site leadership, corporate teams, and technical experts. You communicate clearly and effectively, translating complex technical information into practical recommendations and actionable solutions for senior leaders and operational teams.
You bring a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to establish consistent processes, share best practices, and drive operational excellence across multiple sites. You are committed to developing engineering capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
You are hands-on, adaptable, and accountable, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic corporate initiatives and practical site-level support
Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties
- Hands-On Technical Support: Provide hands-on assistance to operations in all areas pertaining to Mining Engineering, including rock mechanics and ground control, ventilation, planning, drilling, and blasting to enhance performance and deliver on best in class practices.
- Operational Excellence: Process owner of the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the Wesdome Operating Model in conjunction with the site operations and corporate teams. Ensure integrated planning, execution, and feedback systems are clearly defined with role clarity across all operations.
- Budgeting and Planning: Work collaboratively with mine site leadership to develop annual budgets and life of mine (LOM) plans that align with Wesdome’s strategic objectives.
- Reserve Updates and Oversight: Provide professional mining guidance and assistance on annual Reserve updates, acting as Qualified Person (QP) in the absence of site expertise.
- Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate and streamline knowledge sharing between operations to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
- Professional Development: Actively engage in the professional development of the Corporation’s engineering personnel through coaching and mentoring on industry best practices and standards.
- Contribution to Corporate Development: Contribute mining engineering insights to Corporate Development reviews and evaluations, supporting property acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and integration activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Mining Engineering degree; post-graduate education is considered an asset.
- Membership in a recognized professional organization, with P.Eng. or equivalent professional designation required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive mining engineering and operations leadership experience, with a strong technical background in underground mining operations.
- Strong technical expertise in areas such as rock mechanics and ground control, ventilation, mine planning, drilling, blasting, operational reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience supporting annual budgeting, life of mine planning, reserve updates, and technical governance across mining operations.
- Experience leading or supporting large-scale engineering initiatives, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, on time, and within budget.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements within a mining environment.
- Experience partnering with corporate teams on technical reviews, growth initiatives, due diligence, M&A, or integration activities is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.
Working Conditions / Schedule
- Location: Open (ON or QC)
- Type of Hire: Permanent Full-Time
- Existing vacancy: Yes
- Travel: Yes, regular travel to sites
Other Information:
To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com > People and Careers.
About our Total Compensation Package
Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes:
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package includes:
- Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
- Healthcare spending account
- Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
- RRSP matching
- Stock option plan participation
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model)
- Professional development opportunities and certification support
- 4 weeks vacation plus statutory holidays
PLUS…
- Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Family Day & Annual Holiday events
- Local community partnerships
Apply Online at Wesdome.com > People & Careers > Join our Team – Current Opportunities
Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people.
Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at hr.resumes_corporate@wesdome.com
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.
To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.
