Lead WSP’s Mine Permitting practice across British Columbia through regulatory strategy, client relationships, and multidisciplinary project leadership. As a Senior Principal, you will guide major mining projects from concept through operation and closure. You will shape permitting strategies, strengthen WSP’s mining presence, and advise clients across Western Canada. Collaboration spans mining, water, workplace, geotechnical, closure, and earth sciences.

Key Responsibilities
Drive strategic growth across British Columbia’s Mine Permitting practice
Build relationships with companies, Indigenous Nations, regulators, and stakeholders
Guide regulatory strategies for major mining projects
Integrate permitting into engineering, water, closure, and environmental planning




Mentor specialists and oversee permitting deliverable quality

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline
15+ years of progressive mining industry experience
Extensive British Columbia mine permitting leadership experience
Understanding of BC regulatory, closure, and reclamation requirements
Experience applying UNDRIP and DRIPA to permitting strategies Shape WSP’s British Columbia permitting practice with regulatory expertise, strategic influence, and trusted mining-sector relationships.

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