WSP

Mining Technical Lead

WSP$162K — $212K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in mining, geotechnical, or civil engineering with 5+ years in mining projects.
  • Proven track record of delivering mining projects across diverse site conditions.
  • Understanding of mine closure, stability, tailings, and water management.
  • Experience with EPCM, CM, or prime contractor models for construction execution.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical reviews and project execution.
  • Familiarity with the Canadian mining market and its regulations.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of complex mining projects for innovative solutions.
  • Drive planning and implementation of construction projects.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on construction methodologies.
  • Oversee project execution from conception to construction, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
  • Mentor junior engineers to strengthen team capabilities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project integration.
  • Support business development and expand market presence in Canada.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Engagement in high-impact and innovative projects.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Building strong client relationships and providing advisory services.
  • Chance to shape mining practices in Canada.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - Lead the evolution of Applied Solutions services in British Columbia and Canada. As a Mining Technical Lead, you'll bring deep expertise in construction in the mining sector to deliver high-impact projects. This role blends technical leadership, project delivery, and market growth - enabling you to shape complex mining projects while mentoring teams and expanding WSP's presence in the Canadian mining market.

Your Impact
  • Lead the technical delivery of complex mining projects, ensuring innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions
  • Drive the planning and implementation of construction projects.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on construction methodologies across diverse project environments
  • Oversee project execution from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget targets are met
  • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, strengthening technical capability across the team
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate execution into mining projects
  • Support business development by identifying opportunities and expanding WSP's mining market presence in Canada
  • Build strong client relationships, delivering trusted advisory services and technical excellence

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 15+ years of experience in mining, geotechnical or civil engineering or construction, including at least 5 years focused on mining projects.
  • Proven experience delivering completed mining projects across varying site conditions and project types
  • Understanding of mine closure, mine stability, tailings, mine waste & water management.
  • Experience working executing construction in an EPCM, CM or prime contractor model.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical review, design oversight, and project execution
  • Familiarity with the Canadian mining market, including client landscape and regulatory environment
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain) strongly preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence clients and multidisciplinary teams

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200
MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

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 technical leadership to a team that's redefining what's possible mining across Canada. At WSP, your expertise won't just support projects - it will shape the ground beneath them and the future above.

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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