We are seeking a Principal Mining Consultant – Due Diligence & Transaction Advisory to join our growing North American presence in Toronto.Backed by a proven Australian mining advisory framework, and reporting to the Senior Manager EMEA, this position offers the opportunity to bring rigorous, investor-grade technical methodologies into one of the world’s most active mining finance markets.This role suits a technically strong mining professional who is equally comfortable evaluating assets, engaging investors, and influencing high-value transactions.About Us Palaris is a specialist advisory firm to the mining and resources sector across the world. With over 5,000 projects delivered in over 50 countries across 30 different commodity types, we are the trusted advisor to resource companies, financial institutions, equity investors, and government agencies.Our service delivery is across independent advisory, due diligences, technical and mine optimisation studies, engineering and asset management, project services, safety, health & risk, and decarbonisation.Why This Role is DifferentA 9-day fortnight – every second Friday offHigh-trust, low-bureaucracy environmentDirect exposure to investors, private equity, and boardsAutonomy to shape client relationships and advisory mandatesOpportunity to build and lead the North American businessAn attractive incentive program and clear pathway to equity/ownership participation as the business growsIdeal for those stepping out of large mining companies, banks, or advisory firms into a more entrepreneurial, high-impact role. You’ll move beyond traditional structures into a position where you can build, lead, and ultimately share in the success of a growing North American advisory.This is a role at the intersection of mining and capital where your technical expertise, commercial judgement and ability to operate with autonomy directly influence investment decisions and your success.Your Responsibilities Working closely with global leadership and technical teams, you will be accountable for:Lead technical due diligence across M&A, financing, and investment processesAssess project risk, resource quality, and valuation driversDeliver clear, defensible insights for investor and lender audiencesSupport transaction execution, including data rooms and technical Q&AWork directly with private equity, funds, banks, and mining executivesTranslate technical findings into investment-relevant recommendationsParticipate in investment discussions and strategic decision-makingGrowth & Platform DevelopmentGenerating revenue by building a sustainable pipeline of advisory & transaction workBuild relationships across Toronto’s mining finance ecosystem and strengthening brand credibility in capital marketsContribute to winning mandates and growing market presenceHelp scale a North American advisory business supported by Australian expertiseAbout YouBackground & Qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geology, or similarStrong understanding of project evaluation, risk, and valuationConfident engaging investors, executives, and non-technical stakeholdersCommercially minded with a desire to win work and shape outcomesInterested? If you are someone who often says “why not” – let’s have a conversation, call Chris Anderson, HR Manager on +61 or apply now and we’ll be in touch.Applicants must have work rights for Canada or be eligible for the IEC program #J-18808-Ljbffr