A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, the Manager, Corporate Development will be responsible for regularly evaluating external M&A opportunities, investments, asset portfolio rationalization and internal opportunities within Discovery’s existing portfolio, preparing both technical reviews and financial modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and continuous improvement of the Corporate Development business processes and function;
• Lead the identification, screening, and evaluation of development, investment and acquisition opportunities;
• Build and maintain M&A target tracking watch lists and conduct thorough financial and technical analysis;
• Manage technical due diligence initiatives, including coordinating external technical consultants, engaging internal technical teams, and reporting on corporate technical due diligence initiatives;
• Develop reports and presentations summarizing results of evaluations for senior management and board of directors;
• Maintain corporate financial model and data room; and
• Collaborate and work closely with the Technical Services, Exploration, Finance, Legal and Operations departments to support transaction evaluation and execution.

Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Finance, or a related field;
• P.Eng or P. Geo designation is an asset;
• 3 - 5 years of experience in mining-related finance roles, corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or equity research;
• Proficient in financial modeling and industry valuation methodologies;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written);
• Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision / direction and meet pre-determined deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian and global mining industry; and
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Long Term Incentive Plan and Short Term Incentive Plan;

Workplace Conditions:

• Corporate head office, located in Toronto, Ontario with occasional travel (Timmins and abroad); and
• Attention to work issues in the evening or on the weekend.

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.