WSP

Senior / Lead Water Quality Modeller

WSP$110K — $146K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Water Quality Modelling, Environmental Engineering, Aquatic Geochemistry, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in hydrodynamic and water quality modelling, ideally in mining or natural resources.
  • Demonstrated expertise with tools like CE-QUAL-W2, Delft3D, MIKE, and others.
  • Strong understanding of conceptual model development and numerical modelling methodologies.
  • Proven experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
  • Familiarity with Canadian environmental assessment and regulatory processes, especially in mining.
  • Exceptional skills in technical writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of advanced hydrodynamic and water quality models for environmental assessments.
  • Provide strategic direction for the development and application of modelling tools.
  • Develop and refine conceptual models from complex datasets using numerical modelling approaches.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
  • Author and review technical reports and presentations for diverse stakeholders.
  • Support business growth through client engagement and proposal development.
  • Mentor junior team members to cultivate future technical leaders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Flexible working arrangements including remote work options.
  • Participation in innovative and impactful environmental projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us

Join our expanding team of senior water quality and hydrodynamic modelling professionals and take a leading role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects that help shape environmental outcomes across the mining and natural resource sectors. This is an opportunity to influence major developments, advance innovative modelling approaches, mentor emerging professionals, and support responsible resource development through science-based solutions.

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Your Impact
  • Lead the design and delivery of advanced hydrodynamic and water quality models that support environmental assessments for major mining and resource development projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development, application, and advancement of modelling tools and frameworks.
  • Develop and refine conceptual models, synthesize complex datasets, and apply numerical modelling approaches that support sound scientific and regulatory outcomes.
  • Collaborate with hydrologists, geochemists, hydrogeologists, permitting specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
  • Author and review technical reports, proposals, and presentations that communicate complex findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
  • Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, and trusted technical advisory services.
  • Represent WSP during client meetings, regulatory consultations, and industry forums while strengthening our reputation as a leader in environmental consulting.
  • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate team members, helping to build future technical leaders within the organization.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • MSc or PhD in Water Quality Modelling, Environmental Engineering, Aquatic Geochemistry, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience delivering hydrodynamic and water quality modelling projects, ideally within the mining or natural resource sectors.
  • Demonstrated expertise with modelling platforms such as CE-QUAL-W2, Delft3D, MIKE, WASP, GoldSim, CORMIX, or equivalent tools.
  • Strong understanding of conceptual model development, numerical modelling methodologies, and environmental data interpretation.
  • Proven experience leading complex projects, managing client relationships, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong familiarity with Canadian environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory processes, particularly within mining.
  • Exceptional technical writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • A passion for innovation, sustainability, mentorship, and advancing environmental outcomes through science-based decision making.
Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 - $146,500
MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 - $132,700
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.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1959

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