Director of Major Mining & Resources Projects

Socket.dev; Toronto, Quebec; On-site; CAD 187,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work balance

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Director, Major Projects - Resources to lead large-scale mining and resources programs in Canada from offices in Ontario or Québec. You will guide pursuits, planning, governance, and delivery while strengthening client relationships and expanding WSP's Major Projects practice.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Canada, oversee budgets, risks, and performance, and drive growth with a One WSP approach. Fluency in French and English is an asset for Québec-based roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, construction management, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive mining/resources/major infrastructure leadership experience.
• Experience across owner, EPCM, consulting, contractor, and PMC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of major mining and resources projects with safety, quality, schedule, and budget emphasis.
• Strengthen governance, reporting, controls, risk management, and strategic direction.
• Build executive-level client relationships and shape major pursuits.
• Oversee revenue, profitability, forecasts, contracts, and risk across assignments.
• Develop dispersed teams and future leaders through mentorship and accountability.
• Shape long-term growth and cross-function collaboration.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Team development

Governance & controls

French-English bilingual (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/geoscience/construction management

P.Eng. designation or equivalent

Job description

WSP is seeking a Director, Major Projects - Resources to lead large-scale mining and resources programs in Canada from offices in Ontario or Québec. You will guide pursuits, planning, governance, and delivery while strengthening client relationships and expanding WSP's Major Projects practice.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Canada, oversee budgets, risks, and performance, and drive growth with a One WSP approach. Fluency in French and English is an asset for Québec-based roles.