WSP

Intermediate Water Quality Modeller

WSP$80K — $107K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in water quality or hydrodynamic modelling.
  • Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Water Resources Engineering.
  • Eligible or registered as EIT or P.Eng. in Canada.
  • Proficient with modelling platforms like CE-QUAL-W2 and MIKE3.
  • Strong understanding of aquatic ecosystems and surface water processes.
  • Skilled in data analysis using Python, R, or MATLAB.
  • Strong technical writing abilities with an emphasis on quality control.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply water quality models for various water bodies.
  • Calibrate and validate models for effective water management strategies.
  • Contribute to environmental assessments and mine closure planning.
  • Analyze environmental datasets to uncover trends and inform decisions.
  • Refine conceptual models through scenario development and sensitivity analysis.
  • Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions.
  • Collaborate with teams to provide integrated water management solutions.

Benefits

  • Work on impactful projects that support sustainable mining solutions.
  • Engage with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.
  • Opportunity to influence environmental decision-making for future generations.
  • Experienced mentorship from technical leaders in the field.
  • Involvement with diverse stakeholders including Indigenous communities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Step into a role where your expertise in water quality modelling directly supports sustainable mining solutions across Canada. You will join multidisciplinary teams delivering water quality assessments, hydrodynamic modelling, and environmental impact studies that help guide projects from feasibility through regulatory approval and mine closure. Your work will support informed decision-making, responsible resource development, and the protection of aquatic environments for future generations.

Your Impact
  • Develop and apply water quality and hydrodynamic models for lakes, reservoirs, pit lakes, rivers, and watershed systems.
  • Calibrate and validate models that support critical water management strategies and environmental decision-making.
  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments, baseline studies, and mine closure planning initiatives.
  • Analyze complex environmental datasets, including monitoring data and model outputs, to identify trends and inform recommendations.
  • Build and refine conceptual models through parameterization, scenario development, and sensitivity analysis.
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports, figures, and regulatory submissions that support defensible outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated water management solutions for mining clients across Canada.
  • Support proposal development and engage with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to advance project success.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 5+ years of experience in water quality modelling, hydrodynamic modelling, or surface water assessments.
  • Degree in Environmental, Civil, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Eligible for registration or currently registered as an EIT or P.Eng. within a Canadian jurisdiction.
  • Experience using modelling platforms such as CE-QUAL-W2, MIKE3, GEMSS, WASP, GoldSim, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of surface water processes, aquatic ecosystems, and water quality dynamics.
  • Proficiency with environmental data analysis using Python, R, MATLAB, advanced Excel, or comparable platforms.
  • Experience supporting environmental monitoring programs and working with large, complex datasets.
  • Demonstrated technical writing abilities with a strong focus on quality assurance, quality control, and defensibility.


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $80,800 - $107,00

MB & ON: $73,700 - $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $73,000 - $96,900

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 Shape the Future?

Bring your expertise in environmental modelling to projects that matter. Join a team of innovators, scientists, and technical leaders who are helping clients solve some of the most complex water and environmental challenges facing industry today. Your next opportunity to lead, influence, and create lasting impact starts here.

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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