Project Director
Project Director
Category:
Employement Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Salary:
$300,000 - $350,000 Annual
Date Published:
27-Oct-2026
Project Director – Mining & Heavy Industry
What if you could redefine what’s possible?
Hollingsgate is partnering with a leading global engineering, advisory, and environmental services organization recognized for delivering complex, large-scale projects across the energy, resources, and industrial sectors. With deep technical expertise and a commitment to innovation, the organization delivers sustainable solutions for clients across Canada and around the world.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role and help shape some of Canada’s most complex mining and heavy industrial projects.
As Project Director, you will provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary project teams, including Project Managers, Area Managers, Engineering Managers, and Project Engineers. You will oversee project delivery, establish strong governance practices, build trusted client relationships, and support business growth while ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
This role is well suited to an experienced project leader with a strong background in mining and heavy industry, proven EPCM project delivery experience, and the ability to lead complex projects while bringing teams and stakeholders together.
Location:
Greater Toronto Area or Sudbury, Ontario (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of complex, multi-phase mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada.
- Develop and implement comprehensive Project Management Plans, including risk management, safety, quality, and communication strategies.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, resources, and governance to support successful project delivery.
- Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary project teams and engineering leaders, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives, expectations, and outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client partnerships, support business development, and drive innovation.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and client satisfaction throughout project execution.
What You Bring
- Typically 20+ years of project management experience within mining and heavy industrial environments. Relevant leadership capability and experience managing complex projects will also be considered.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully delivering EPCM projects on time and within budget.
- An engineering degree (P.Eng. preferred) or technical diploma; PMP certification is considered an asset.
- Strong expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex client relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.
- A collaborative leadership style, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex project environments with confidence.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a globally recognized organization delivering impactful projects across the energy, resources, and industrial sectors. This opportunity offers the chance to lead large-scale initiatives, work alongside highly skilled technical professionals, and contribute to projects supporting energy transition, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship.
Through Hollingsgate, you’ll work with a recruitment partner who understands the market and is committed to connecting experienced leaders with meaningful career opportunities.
Interested in Learning More?
If you’re exploring your next leadership opportunity, or know someone who may be a strong fit, we’d welcome a conversation.
Please send your resume to Jordyn@hollingsgate.com
to connect confidentially and learn more.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Hollingsgate Workforce Solutions and our client are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Technology-assisted screening tools may be used during the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
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