Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2fsbd9

Job Overview

Shape the future of responsible mining in Canada. This is your opportunity to bring senior‑level permitting expertise to some of Canada’s most complex and high‑profile mining projects. As a Senior Mine Permitting Specialist within the Mine Water & Environment – Mining & Environment (West) team, your work will directly influence how mining projects are permitted, designed, advanced, and responsibly closed, particularly across British Columbia and Western Canada.

Responsibilities

- Lead and deliver environmental permitting strategies across the full mining lifecycle—from exploration and development through operations, expansions, and closure.
- Prepare, manage, and technically review complex regulatory submissions, including Environmental Assessments, BC Mines Act permits and amendments and Environmental permit applications .
- Develop transparent permitting roadmaps that align regulatory requirements with project schedules, design decisions, and risk management objectives.
- Act as a key connector between engineering and environmental teams to ensure approvals are embedded into project design and execution.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs (water, geochemistry, atmospheric, closure, and more) to support robust permitting deliverables.
- Engage directly with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities, supporting consultation processes and responses to regulatory information requests.
- Provide senior technical oversight, quality assurance, and mentorship to earlier career permitting professionals.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of permitting tools, templates, and best practices across the Mine Water & Environment team.

Qualifications

- A university degree in Environmental Science,



Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of progressive experience delivering environmental and mining permits for complex projects in Canada.
- Demonstrated leadership on mine permitting applications across multiple project stages.
- Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks within Western Canadian jurisdictions.
- Proven ability to advise clients on permitting pathways, regulatory risk, and approval strategies within multidisciplinary project environments.
- Experience supporting regulator and Indigenous engagement as part of permitting and approval processes.
- A professional designation (P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio., or equivalent ) is preferred.

Compensation

Senior Level

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 - $146,500
MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $99,900 - $132,700

Intermediate / Senior Level

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 - $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $84,700 - $112,400

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2fsbd9

📌 Senior Mine Permitting Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 WSP Canada
📍 Vancouver