WSP

Lead Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP$128K — $176K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as an engineer, project manager, or people leader in mining or water management.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing professionals.
  • Proven skills in motivation, mentoring, and talent development.
  • Previous involvement in complex projects that require collaboration across technical disciplines.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Capability to balance operational management with technical contributions.
  • Fluency in French; bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team specializing in mine water management.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Support team members in achieving career growth goals.
  • Optimize resource planning to ensure project success.
  • Contribute as a Water Management Engineer, Project Manager, or Director on strategic projects.
  • Collaborate with experts to develop integrated water management solutions.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance the mine water management practice.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape sustainable water management solutions in mining.
  • Support for continuous professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on sustainability.
  • Exposure to multidisciplinary projects with diverse teams.
  • Chance to strengthen the organization's reputation through innovative client-focused solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The OpportunityBuild the Future with Us

At the heart of Quebec's mining industry, help shape sustainable water management solutions for some of the most significant and complex projects in the Mining & Metals sector.

As a Water Management Team Lead - Mining & Metals, you will play a key role in developing a team of passionate professionals while contributing to technical excellence, business growth, and the delivery of projects that create meaningful value for our clients, communities, and the environment.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support projects related to water management, mining infrastructure, mine tailings, and environmental performance.

Votre impact

In addition to other project-related responsibilities, the primary duties of the Water Management Team Lead include:
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a team of professionals specializing in mine water management.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and sustainable performance.
  • Support team members in their professional development and career growth objectives.
  • Optimize resource planning and utilization to support project success and business growth.
  • Contribute to strategic projects as a Water Management Engineer, Project Manager, or Project Director.
  • Collaborate with experts in water management, geotechnical engineering, mine tailings, environmental services, and infrastructure to develop integrated solutions.
  • Participate in the development of strategic initiatives and the continued growth of the mine water management practice.
  • Strengthen WSP's reputation by delivering innovative, sustainable, and client-focused solutions.

Les atouts qui vous distinguent
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as an engineer, project manager, or people leader within the mining, water management, or a related engineering sector.
  • Previous experience leading teams and managing professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and develop talent.
  • Experience collaborating on complex projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to balance people leadership, operational management, and technical contributions.
  • Fluency in French; bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of regulations and industry best practices related to mine water management in Quebec and across Canada is considered a strong asset.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $142,089 - $195,373

MB & ON: $134,744 - $185,273

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $128,666 - $176,420

Ready to Make a Difference?

Take your career to the next level with an organization that values your leadership and impact. Join a team where you can help shape the future of mine water management, develop talented professionals, and contribute to projects that make a lasting difference for clients, communities, and the environment.

Make your mark. Shape what comes next. Join WSP.

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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