In this role, you'll work across operations and projects, ensuring risk management isn’t just a checkbox—but a driver of better decisions and safer outcomes. From daily operations to major initiatives, your expertise will directly impact how risks are identified, managed, and communicated. If you're driven by purpose, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of something bigger, read on.

The role in a nutshell:

Reporting to the Director of Projects and Technical Services, the Manager of Projects will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for overseeing technical studies and projects of varying scopes and sizes related to the operation, maintenance, and progressive closure of Glencore’s Legacy Assets in North America.

In this role, you will provide technical expertise on environmental aspects of projects and support Project Managers in developing project strategies and planning. Your responsibilities will include managing consultants and contractors, scheduling, cost estimation, monitoring and forecasting project progress, and conducting quality control reviews for management reporting.

Additionally, the Manager of Projects may be appointed as a Project Manager for certain high-value or strategically significant projects.

More specifically, you will be expected to:

• Manage and mentor PMs in project management and stakeholder/contractor relations.
• Develop project charters, scopes of work, plans and budgets according to the Glencore Capital Management Framework (CMF).
• Monitor and track projects for progress, accuracy and confirmation of progress payments and invoice payments submitted.
• Oversee and monitor project deliverables, including schedules, constructability reviews, risk assessments, earthworks construction, and operability, as applicable. Collaborate with Project Controls to ensure the timely preparation of monthly reports.
• Develop strong communication plans, establish and report on key project metrics and key control documents that will engage and motivate team members.
• Undertake site visits and provide remote assistance to legacy sites in North America as it applies to technical advice and assistance on potential projects.
• Develop and implement project controls for the project (i.e. capital expenditure recommendations related to technical recommendations).
• Support the Director, Projects & Technical services with the annual Life of Asset (LoA) process.
• Manage engineering and other consultants through execution of projects. Develop and maintain trending registers, project change registers and/or any other developed monitoring and control tools.
• The successful candidate will be expected to familiarize themselves with Glencore’s Fatal Hazard Protocols and SafeWork principles to ensure their effective implementation and adherence, thereby safeguarding the health and safety of all stakeholders involved in the projects.
• Report to Management on the progress of projects in alignment with the agreed upon budget, scope and schedule.

Do you have what it takes?

• University degree in a related field (Engineering, Technology, Science, Project Management, Business, Finance).
• Minimum 10 - 15 years of large project management experience.
• Experience in managing teams in mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental and/or mine closure projects.
• Self-starter, highly organized and solutions-oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, business and customer service orientation are essential.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills are required as are the ability to identify, recommend and implement cost effective efficiencies to improve overall performance.
• A formal certification in Project Management such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Ability to travel, primarily within North America, and often to remote locations.
• Excellent communication and language skills.

Language:

Advanced proficiency in English (verbal and written) is mandatory. French language skills would be considered an asset.

Travel :

You will be required to travel between 10% and 20% of your time.

Location:

Toronto, ON

The expected base salary for this position is 150 000$ to 200 000$, based on competencies, skills, and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The incumbent will also be eligible to participate in a variable compensation plan (bonus) (note: payment of variable compensation is subject to the terms and conditions of the variable compensation plan and is not guaranteed).

This posting reflects a current opening. All applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team — no automated screening. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Can