Lead Mining ESIA Programs - Senior Project Manager

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager – Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to lead mining-related environmental projects across Canada. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the environmental assessment and permitting process with integrity, delivering outcomes balancing development with stewardship.

With deep PMI-based practices, you’ll manage scope, budget, and schedules, acting as the main client interface and driving proactive communication and risk management to ensure

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional project management experience, including 3+ years in consulting.
• Demonstrated experience with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment processes in Canada (federal and/or provincial).
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary consulting teams and subcontractors.
• Strong expertise in project financial tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6, with advanced project planning and tracking skills.
• Action-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects for mining developments from initiation through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk while maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including environmental, social, and permitting specialists.
• Act as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships through clear, ethical, and proactive communication.
• Apply project management tools, methods, and best practices aligned with PMI standards.
• Track project financial performance, manage change orders, and control scope evolution.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks using structured risk registers.

Skills

PM leadership

ESIA experience

Canada consulting

PMI standards

MS Project/Primavera

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager – Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to lead mining-related environmental projects across Canada. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the environmental assessment and permitting process with integrity, delivering outcomes balancing development with stewardship.

With deep PMI-based practices, you’ll manage scope, budget, and schedules, acting as the main client interface and driving proactive communication and risk management to ensure