Background
MIRARCO was established in 1998 as a not-for-profit mining and environmental
applied research corporation. With nearly 25 years of research and innovation
contributions to the industry, we are guided by the following:

Our Mission
We are a research organization that develops innovative technologies, applied
solutions, and highly qualified individuals in support of a safe, productive and
sustainable global mining industry.

Our Vision
We want to be the partner of choice for the mining industry across Canada in
researching and developing solutions to challenges around deep mining,
sustainable energy, and zero waste.

Our Values
Innovation, Collaboration, Responsiveness, and Social Responsibility.

MIRARCO is a dynamic work environment with all staff learning and performing
different skills within a multidisciplinary team and research network. MIRARCO
has evolved over the years through development of applied research centres in
response to industry demand, serving clients and training students in a variety of
areas. MIRARCO is currently active in these research areas:
1. Geomechanics
2. Software
3. Energy
4. Safety
5. NEW: Biomining and Bioremediation

Main Purpose of the Job:
The Associate Director will assume a leadership role as the day-to-day manager
for all MIRARCO’s research Centres. They will be the main point of contact for
the variety of research projects and activities that MIRARCO staff are involved in.
The Associate Director will work closely with the CEO and President on strategic
projects and key areas of new business and research development.
Specifically, the Associate Director will be expected to provide oversight, project
management, supervision, lead business development, partner engagement, and
assist with securing funding, contracts, and reporting to different clients and
partners.

Qualifications and Experience.
The Associate Director should have a technical background (whether Science or
Engineering) ideally in a field that is closely aligned with any one of MIRARCO’s
research Centres, and possess a post-secondary degree. An advanced degree
(Masters or PhD) is preferred. It would be an asset to have experience with the
following:
• Working in an academic setting
• Knowledge and/or experience working with the mineral resource industry
• Applying for grant funding
• Project management
• Managing a team
• Business development
• Basic finance, budgeting, cost management
The Associate Director will require language proficiency in English (French and
other languages an asset), and be an effective communicator.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leading, mentoring and sustaining an effective team of subordinates to
ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of project objectives and
commitments.
• Development and delivery of tools that meet the needs of the mining
industry.
• Contribute to the development of MIRARCO as a multi-disciplinary R&D
corporation.
• Project and team management
• Business development – bring on new clients and projects that meet the
business objectives.

• Securing industry and government funding to support projects.
• Supporting deliverable (reports, tech transfer, commercialization) for
partners and clients

Working Conditions:
This role requires residency in Sudbury and in person/in office regular working
hours. Some work flexibility could be discussed for partial remote options. Some
travel (local and international) and field work will be required.

Remuneration:
The starting salary scale for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 + benefits, and
will be dependent on education, work, and professional experience.

Application details:
If you are qualified and are interested in this role, please send your CV and a cover
letter indicating your relevant background and what you hope to bring to this role.
Send complete package to [email protected] with “Application for Associate
Director” as the subject line.

The deadline for applications is Friday May 5th, 2023