WSP

Intermediate Mining Engineer

WSP$85K — $112K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering
  • Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Canada
  • 2-5 years of experience in open pit mine planning
  • Experience with technical mining projects and reports in consulting or industry
  • Proficiency in mine planning software including Deswik, Vulcan, ArcGIS, or MineScape
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and adapt to dynamic environments
  • Willingness to travel internationally to remote locations

Responsibilities

  • Support mine planning studies including scheduling and pit design
  • Contribute to mine design using industry software like Deswik
  • Collaborate with teams to improve project outcomes
  • Assist in preparing bids and technical reports
  • Engage with suppliers for budget pricing on equipment
  • Promote a strong 'safety first' culture
  • Encourage continuous improvement through innovative engineering practices

Benefits

  • Access to a global network of expertise and multidisciplinary projects
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals
  • Involvement in impactful and sustainable resource development
  • Support for continuous professional growth and technical excellence
  • Work with a culture that champions safety and collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

As part of WSP, you'll gain access to an unparalleled network of expertise, resources, and multidisciplinary projects that shape communities and protect the environment.

Join our Calgary Mining team as an Intermediate Mining Engineer (or EIT) and contribute to delivering high-calibre technical solutions for global mining clients. You'll play a key role in advancing mineral projects in a safe, cost-effective, and responsible manner while growing your expertise alongside some of the industry's leading professionals.

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Your Impact
  • Support mine planning studies through scheduling, waste placement, pit and dump design, equipment selection, and cost estimation
  • Contribute to mine design using industry-leading software such as Deswik to deliver practical, optimized solutions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance project outcomes across technical and advisory scopes
  • Assist in preparing bids and technical reports (PEA, PFS, FS), contributing to impactful project decisions
  • Engage with suppliers to obtain budgetary pricing for mining equipment and materials
  • Uphold and champion a strong "safety first" culture aligned with WSP and client standards
  • Support continuous improvement through innovative thinking and technical excellence in mining engineering
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering
  • Registered as, or eligible to register as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Canada
  • 2-5 years of experience in open pit mine planning, with exposure to mine development or operations considered an asset
  • Experience contributing to technical mining projects and technical reports in consulting or industry environments
  • Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, ArcGIS, or MineScape
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt in a dynamic project environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally and to remote project locations
Compensation

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 - $112,800
MB & ON: $77,700 - $107,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,900 - $102,100

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.
Ready to Build What Matters?

Bring your mining expertise to a team that's shaping sustainable resource development around the world. At WSP, your work will directly influence how projects are designed, delivered, and experienced - today and for generations to come.

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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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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