WSP

Senior Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP$94K — $124K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or related discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager in mining or heavy industry.
  • Fluency in French and functional English.
  • Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modelling software is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Québec and Canadian mining water management regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and control water management projects within mining environments.
  • Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and project resources.
  • Monitor progress and ensure the quality of technical deliverables.
  • Identify and manage project delivery risks.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including hydrology, geotechnical, environmental, tailings, and infrastructure specialists.
  • Serve as the primary client contact and contribute to business development efforts.
  • Support hydrological studies, water balances, and dam breach analyses.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge water management technologies.
  • Collaboration with diverse technical teams.
  • Engagement in impactful projects supporting climate resilience and safety.
  • Involvement in business development to expand professional network.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

At the heart of Québec's mining industry, WSP Mining & Metals is seeking a Project Manager specializing in surface water management to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects. In this role, you will coordinate expert technical teams and ensure the successful delivery of projects that support site safety, climate resilience, and regulatory compliance-from concept through closure and restoration.

Your Impact
  • Plan, execute, and control water management projects within mining environments.
  • Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and project resources.
  • Monitor progress and ensure the quality of technical deliverables.
  • Identify and manage project delivery risks.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including hydrology, geotechnical, environmental, tailings, and infrastructure specialists.
  • Serve as the primary client contact and contribute to business development efforts.
  • Support hydrological studies, water balances, and dam breach analyses.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally within mining or heavy industry.
  • Fluency in French; functional English required.
  • Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GoldSim, PCSWMM, FLO-2D) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Québec and Canadian mining water management regulations is an asset.

Compensation

Grade 7 - Tier 2 (Professional)
Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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?

Join WSP and help deliver water management solutions that support safer, more resilient mining operations.

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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