Job DescriptionThe Opportunity - Build the Future with UsStep into a senior technical leadership role delivering complex
mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of our
Mine Water & Environment - West team, you will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes, advising clients, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of WSP's mining water practice.
This opportunity is suited to
highly experienced water resources professionals, with the final scope and title aligned to your experience, technical authority, leadership influence, and market impact.
Locations: Flexible across
Alberta and British Columbia.
Locations: Flexible across
Alberta and British Columbia.
Your Impact- Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support
- Develop and review site-wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations
- Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning
- Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds
- Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions
- Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional (QP) where applicable
- Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
- Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team
The Skills That Set You Apart- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in at least one Canadian province (multi-province registration is an asset)
- Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure
- Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects
- Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design
- Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor
- Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE, SWMM or similar)
- Strong technical judgement, mentoring capability, and collaborative leadership mindset
CompensationCompensation:Lead ProfessionalAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$122,900 - $162,800MB & ON:
$112,100 - $154,400NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$111,000 - $147,400Principal ProfessionalAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$147,500 - $195,400MB & ON:
$134,600 - $184,600NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$133,200 - $176,900Senior Principal ProfessionalAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$177,000 - $234,400MB & ON:
$161,500 - $222,300NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$159,900 - $212,300Disclosure: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 advance sustainable, resilient mine water solutions across Western Canada.
