Director, Major Resources & Projects

WSP in Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 187,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Canadian Employer 2026

Flexible work

Global opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Director, Major Projects - Resources to lead a portfolio of Canada-based mining and resource projects from early development through execution. Based from a WSP office in Ontario or Québec, you will guide governance, pursue opportunities, and strengthen client relationships while expanding the Major Projects practice.

You will oversee strategy and delivery across diverse teams, ensuring value for clients and communities, with bilingual capabilities considered a strong asset for

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, construction management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience delivering mining, resources, major infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project governance, controls, contracts, forecasting, and enterprise risk.
• Experience across owner, EPCM, consulting, contractor, PMC environments throughout full lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead senior client relationships and expand repeat business.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and cross-functional alignment.
• Experience with engaging clients, regulators, Indigenous communities with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of major mining and resources projects with safety, quality, schedule, and budget emphasis.
• Strengthen governance, reporting, risk management, and decision-making for project teams.
• Build executive client relationships and shape major pursuits via capture planning and negotiations.
• Oversee revenue, profitability, forecasts, contracts, and risk across consulting, EPCM, PMC, and owner-representative work.
• Develop geographically dispersed teams and future major-project leaders with mentorship.
• Shape long-term growth and drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Project governance

Project controls

Financial forecasting

Leadership of large programs

Client relationship management

Industry knowledge in mining/resources

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder leadership

Bilingual French/English (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/geoscience Construction Mgmt

Job description

WSP is seeking a Director, Major Projects - Resources to lead a portfolio of Canada-based mining and resource projects from early development through execution. Based from a WSP office in Ontario or Québec, you will guide governance, pursue opportunities, and strengthen client relationships while expanding the Major Projects practice.

You will oversee strategy and delivery across diverse teams, ensuring value for clients and communities, with bilingual capabilities considered a strong asset for