Job Description
Step into a senior technical leadership role delivering complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of the Mine Water & Workplace – West team, you will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, advising clients, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of WSP’s mining water practice.

This opportunity is suited to highly experienced water resources professionals, with the final scope and title aligned to your experience, technical authority, leadership influence, and market impact.

Locations : Flexible across Alberta and British Columbia

Your Impact

Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support

Develop and review site‑wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations

Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning

Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds

Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions

Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional (QP) where applicable

Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives

Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team

Skills That Set You Apart





Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in at least one Canadian province (multi‑province registration is an asset)

Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure

Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects

Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design

Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor

Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC‑RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE, SWMM or similar)

Strong technical judgement, mentoring capability, and collaborative leadership mindset

Compensation
Lead Professional
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

Principal Professional
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Senior Principal Professional
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:



$177,000 – $234,400
MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 – $212,300

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?
Join WSP and help advance sustainable, resilient mine water solutions across Western Canada.

Health, Safety & Equity
Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). 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. Full details here.

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📌 Senior Water Resources Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 British Columbia