Country Director - Canada
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Thiess · Toronto, CanadaPrepare for this interview
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Responsibilities
- Lead Thiess's Canada Strategy with a focus on growth and client value delivery
- Provide executive leadership across multiple projects and business initiatives within the region
- Partner closely with New Work and executive leadership teams to identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and key partners across the mining sector.
- Drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective operational performance aligned with contractual and financial objectives
- Oversee operational planning, resource allocation, and performance management to ensure delivery against targets and business objectives
- Champion a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and an unwavering commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees, contractors, and partners across all operations.
- WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- Executive leadership experience within mining or heavy industrial operations
- Strong understanding of mining operations , project delivery and operational planning , idea ll y both in open pit and underground operations
- Demonstrated success leading geographically dispersed teams and complex operations
- Commercially astute with strong financial, contractual, and business development capabilities
- Ability to influence executive and client leadership levels
- Competence in financial and mine planning
- Proficient commercial and contractual acumen
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
- Cost control and financial accounting skills
- Passion for people leadership, team development, and succession planning
- Experience Driving safety culture and operational excellence in high-risk environments
- Adaptable, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leadership style
- Strong communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- EDUCATION
- Bache lor's degree in Mining Engineering , Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred
- Significant senior leadership experience within mining or related heavy industry sectors
- Experience managing large-scale operational teams and multiple business priorities
- Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, project delivery, and commercial management
- PMP or equivalent project leadership certification considered an asset
- Authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship required
- Fluent in English; French language capability considered an asset
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Additional Information
ABOUT THIESS Founded in Australia in 1933, Thiess has grown into a global leader in sustainable mining services and resource solutions, with more than 15,000 employees and operations spanning multiple continents. Today, we deliver mining services, land reclamation, and engineering expertise that help shape the future of the resources industry, creating lasting value for our clients, communities, and people. At Thiess, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a team helping redefine what sustainable mining looks like for future generations. North America is a key part of our global growth journey, with operations across the United States and Canada and continued expansion into new regions. From Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West to Sudbury and Northern Ontario, our people are solving complex challenges, embracing innovation, and building careers with real impact. We're looking for people who want to do meaningful work, grow alongside a global organization, and help drive the future of mining and resource solutions. Learn more about our purpose, values, and the opportunities ahead by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values ! ROLE OVERVIEW Thiess is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Country Director - Canada to lead and grow our operations across the region. Based in either Sudbury or Toronto, this executive leadership role will be responsible for strategic growth, client engagement, and the continued expansion of Thiess' presence in Canada. The initial focus wi ll be to win new work and progressive l y take on operations responsibi l ity as the number of active projects grows .
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