Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer

WSP in Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer. This role involves designing waste facilities and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in geotechnical environments and a relevant engineering degree. Offering competitive pay and a flexible work culture, this position encourages innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in mine waste or geotechnical environments.
• P. Eng. designation or eligibility for licensure.
• A willingness to travel for work, including overseas.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee construction of waste storage systems.
• Lead geotechnical investigations and stability analyses.
• Develop long-term waste management strategies.
• Prepare technical documentation and performance reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with geology and project delivery teams.

Skills

Tailings dam design concepts

Geotechnical analysis

Clear technical communication

Collaboration skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: As an Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer, you would contribute to the planning, design, and stewardship of mine waste facilities—from tailings and waste rock to water systems and landform design. You would work alongside experienced professionals from across disciplines to tackle pressing geotechnical and environmental challenges with confidence, precision, and care.

This is not a current vacancy—it’s an invitation to explore what’s possible. As our mining practice evolves, we’re seeking minds that go beyond conventional solutions. Those who build trust, deliver excellence, and bring technical leadership to bold, complex challenges.

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.

What you can expect to do here:

• Designing and overseeing construction of waste storage and containment systems
• Leading geotechnical investigations and stability analyses
• Developing long-term waste and water management strategies
• Preparing clear technical documentation and performance reviews
• Ensuring regulatory alignment with environmental and safety standards
• Collaborating with teams in geology, water resources, and project delivery

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering
• 5–7 years of experience in mine waste or geotechnical environments
• P. Eng. designation or eligibility for licensure
• A willingness to travel for business purposes including potential need for extending time on sites in Canada and overseas
• Experience with tailings dam design concepts, best practice and guidelines
• Clear, informed technical communication skills
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a commitment to collaborative delivery
• Preferred attributes include:
• A Master’s degree in a related field
• Familiarity with permitting and environmental regulations
• Experience in project execution and leadership

About Us

WSP is one of the world\'s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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