Senior Project Manager - Mining Consulting (Bilingual FR / EN)

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation in the mining sector. As a Project Manager, you will oversee all stages of project life cycles, ensuring successful delivery within budget and timelines. You will work with a diverse team of experts, utilizing your skills in project management, risk assessment, and client relations to drive successful outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on projects that enhance the environment and infrastructure. With a commitment to work-life balance and a culture of inclusion, you will thrive in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, with 3+ years in consulting.
• Proficiency in both English and French is required.
• PMI Project Management Professional certification is a desirable asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, scope, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Utilize project management tools to plan and manage projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Budget Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Undergraduate Degree in Science

Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Studies

Undergraduate Degree in Business

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from wildlife experts to hydrogeologists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Project Manager will be involved in all stages of a project’s life cycle (i.e., Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure) for consulting services related to mining projects. Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes. The role will focus on areas such as mine engineering design, environmental permitting, field investigations, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research, and more. The Project Manager will work closely with Project Coordinators and Technical Managers to ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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Responsibilities:

• Manage budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing, and client satisfaction while working closely with professionals from WSP's teams across Canada, supported by trained project coordinators.
• Familiarity with project scope and objectives, and understanding the roles of team members to coordinate activities effectively.
• Utilize project management tools, methods, and best practices to plan and manage projects aligned with stakeholder expectations and business needs.
• This is a client-facing role; strong interpersonal skills, direct communication, ethics, and integrity are essential.
• Be action-oriented, resourceful, and capable of holding self and others accountable.

What you can expect to do here:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management, including at least 3 years in consulting. Mining industry experience is preferred or considered an asset.
• Be proficient in both English and French.
• Demonstrate experience with project financial tracking and change management related to scopes of work.
• Understand and adhere to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks and developing risk registers.
• Possess expertise in project planning, tracking, and analysis (e.g., using MS Excel or similar programs).
• Be highly organized, adaptable, a developing leader, and calm under pressure.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams of consultants.
• Proven focus on managing clients and subcontractors.
• PMI Project Management Professional certification is a desirable asset.
• Experience with MS Project and/or P6 Primavera is preferred.