WSP

Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant - Mining

WSP$85K — $117K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, engineering or biology; postgraduate degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of consulting experience with a focus on environmental impact, particularly in northern climates.
  • Familiarity with Ontario and Federal mining regulatory frameworks and environmental assessments.
  • Strong detail orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Current or future eligibility for professional accreditations (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) is preferred.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support environmental approvals for mines in Ontario, focusing on land management approvals.
  • Prepare and review environmental permit applications, reports, and management plans for mining projects.
  • Collaborate with in-house experts across various environmental disciplines to provide regulatory support.
  • Develop comprehensive environmental documents that meet quality standards and client deadlines.
  • Engage effectively with clients, regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities throughout the approvals process.
  • Mentor junior professionals within the team to foster skill development and team success.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and career growth.
  • Experience on meaningful and challenging projects in the mining sector.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and in-house experts.
  • Potential for mentorship and leadership roles in the team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity | Build the Future with Us

WSP's Mining Environmental Approvals Team has an opportunity for an Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant - Mining.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgment, regulatory experience, and a practical understanding of how effects to the natural environment are addressed within mining approvals. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects while fostering professional development and career growth. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of related experience in a consulting environment and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

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Your Impact
  • Support and lead environmental approvals for proposed and operating mines in Ontario, with a primary focus on approvals related to lands management, such as approvals related to dams, mineral waste facilities, forestry resources, aggregate resources, access roads and transmission lines
  • Prepare and review permit / approval applications, technical reports and environmental management / monitoring plans related to mine development and expansion, and closure planning
  • Work collaboratively with our in-house experts in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, aquatic resources, engineering and others to provide technical and regulatory support to mining projects
  • Develop and contribute to comprehensive environmental documents that align with WSP's quality standards, while meeting client budgetary and scheduling requirements
  • Effectively liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to facilitate the approvals process
  • Mentor less experienced professionals as required, encouraging growth and success within the team
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline from a recognized university (post graduate degree considered an asset) such as environmental studies, physical geography / geology, engineering or biology with progressive experience, ideally including consulting to private sector clients
  • Five or more years' experience demonstrating a high degree of understanding of the interrelationships between development and environmental effects, with particular emphasis on northern climates
  • Experience with the Ontario and Federal regulatory regimes, and environmental assessment and approvals processes applicable to metal mining
  • Attention to detail and strong communicator (both written and verbal) in English
  • Current or future eligibility for P.Geo. or P.Eng. viewed favorably
  • Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment having an ability to multi-task and work with multidisciplinary project teams to execute projects collaboratively
  • Role commensurate with experience
Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 - $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.
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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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