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Job Description What if you could redefine what''''s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and sciencebased expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Shape the future of mining infrastructure with us. You will be a senior technical leader within our Mine Waste team, guiding complex projects and helping advance safe, sustainable mining across Canada. Based in Mississauga, Ottawa, or Thunder Bay , you will influence strategy, empower teams, and strengthen WSPs industryleading mining practice. Your Impact Lead the design, review, and optimization of tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and mine water management systems. Oversee and integrate advanced geotechnical, hydrogeological, and geochemical investigations into major mining programs. Provide strategic guidance on environmental planning, permitting pathways, regulatory engagement, and riskmanagement frameworks. Mentor, coach, and uplift teams of junior, intermediate, and senior engineers, building technical depth and excellence across the group. Steer multidisciplinary project delivery through all stages concept, design, construction, operation, and closure. Advocate for innovative mine waste strategies, emerging technologies, and climateresilient approaches. Cultivate trusted client partnerships and lead business development initiatives that grow WSPs mining portfolio. Represent WSP in technical forums, regulatory discussions, client meetings, and industry panels. The Skills That Set You Apart 1520+ years of progressive experience in mine waste, tailings engineering, or geotechnical engineering. Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering. P.Eng. designation in Canada. Deep expertise in tailings dam design, dam safety, closure planning, and riskinformed decisionmaking. Demonstrated leadership in managing complex engineering programs, clients, and multidisciplinary teams. A passion for mentorship, innovation, and advancing sustainable mining solutions. Why Choose WSP? Proudly Canadian we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. A global community of brilliant minds your next idea, mentor or opportunity is always within reach. Limitless opportunities start here tailor your role to your ambition; your growth drives ours. Flexible work, real balance we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 $212,200 MB & ON: $148,000 $198,000 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $137,900 $185,800 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. Make Your Mark With WSP If youre ready to lead transformative mining projects and help shape a more sustainable future, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and build whats next with us. About Us At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Its why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion to redefine whats possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the worlds leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP , youll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here. #J-18808-Ljbffr