WSP

Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer

WSP$90K — $124K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, mining, or a related engineering discipline; master's degree is a plus.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, tailings engineering, or geotechnical engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility for registration.
  • Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including tailings facility design and stability assessment.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software, particularly GeoStudio.
  • Understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes in Ontario and Canada.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary coordination to support project outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Design mine waste facilities to ensure safe mining operations.
  • Conduct geotechnical and environmental assessments to inform project decisions.
  • Develop comprehensive mine waste management plans in line with client and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor performance data of facilities and recommend improvements to mitigate risks.
  • Create clear, data-driven reports which simplify complex findings for clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to significantly impact sustainable mining operations.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork across engineering and environmental science.
  • Work within a culture that fosters curiosity, connection, and collaboration.
  • Access to professional development opportunities in a growing field.
  • Contribute to responsible mining practices that protect the environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different

You're not just looking for another job - you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as an Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration.

Based in the Sudbury or North Bay area, you'll contribute to the design, assessment, construction, and performance monitoring of mine waste facilities, including tailings storage facilities and waste rock dumps. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply geotechnical engineering and environmental insight to deliver safe, sustainable solutions that meet client, regulatory, and industry requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

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Your Impact

  • Design mine waste facilities, including tailings storage facilities and waste rock dumps, to support safe, sustainable mining operations.


  • Deliver geotechnical and environmental assessments, including stability and seepage analyses, that strengthen facility integrity and inform confident decisions.


  • Develop mine waste management plans aligned with client objectives, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and recognized industry standards.


  • Monitor facility performance, evaluate data, and recommend practical improvements that manage risk and support responsible operations.


  • Produce clear, data-driven technical reports and documentation that translate complex findings into actionable guidance for clients and stakeholders.


  • Collaborate with geologists, environmental scientists, water resources engineers, contractors, and clients through project planning, design, construction, and execution.


The Skills That Set You Apart

  • A bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, mining, or a related engineering discipline; a master's degree is an asset.


  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, tailings engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field.


  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.


  • Applied knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including tailings storage facility design, waste rock management, stability assessment, seepage analysis, and construction oversight.


  • Proficiency with relevant geotechnical analysis software, including GeoStudio, to develop defensible engineering assessments and recommendations.


  • Working knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and industry standards applicable to mine waste facilities in Ontario and Canada.


  • Experience coordinating technical scopes and collaborating across engineering, environmental, water resources, and construction disciplines to support project outcomes.


  • Residence in, or ability to work from, the Sudbury or North Bay area, with the ability to travel to project and mine sites as required.


Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800


  • MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100


  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500


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.

Engineer Safer Mine Waste Solutions

Your engineering insight can help mining clients manage mine waste responsibly, strengthen facility performance, and protect surrounding environments. Bring together geotechnical analysis, field understanding, and collaborative thinking to create solutions built for lasting confidence.

Shape responsible mining from the ground up.

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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