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 & Environment – 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.
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 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
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Qualified 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
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 Qualified – AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
Principal Professional – MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
Principal Professional – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900
Senior Principal Professional – AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $177,000 – $234,400
Senior Principal Professional – MB & ON: $161,500 – $222,300
Senior Principal Professional – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $159,900 – $212,300
Ready to Shape the Future
Join WSP and help advance sustainable, resilient mine water solutions across Western Canada.
Equal Opportunity
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.