Lead mine permitting strategy for WSP across British Columbia, combining regulatory expertise with client development and stakeholder relationships. Shape major projects from concept through closure.

As Senior Principal Mine Permitting, you will guide WSP’s practice growth and regulatory strategies for significant mining developments. You will work with mining, water, environment, geotechnical, closure, and earth sciences specialists. The position requires solid knowledge of British Columbia permitting, closure requirements, UNDRIP, and DRIPA.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive strategic growth of WSP’s British Columbia Mine Permitting practice
- Build relationships with mining companies, Indigenous Nations, and regulators
- Guide regulatory strategies for major mining projects and approval processes
- Integrate permitting into engineering, water, closure,



and environmental planning
- Mentor professionals and review permitting deliverables for quality

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geoscience, or related discipline
- 15+ years of progressive mining industry experience
- Extensive British Columbia mine permitting and regulatory approval experience
- Understanding of UNDRIP, DRIPA, closure, and reclamation requirements
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills

Bring senior mine permitting leadership, regulatory knowledge, and client development expertise to WSP’s British Columbia mining practice.

📌 Senior Mine Permitting Practice Leader (Vancouver)
🏢 WSP USA
📍 Vancouver