Mining Technical Lead

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; Vor Ort; CAD 148.000 - 198.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

WSP Canada is seeking a Mining Technical Lead to drive the technical delivery of major mining projects across Canada. You will mentor engineers, shape project execution from concept through construction, and expand WSP’s mining market presence with senior leadership and client collaboration.

The role requires deep experience in mining, geotechnical or civil engineering, and a P.Eng. designation in British Columbia or eligibility to obtain it.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years in mining, geotechnical, civil engineering or construction, with 5+ years in mining projects.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery of complex mining projects.
• Strong understanding of mine closure, stability, tailings and water management.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical delivery of complex mining projects ensuring safe, innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Plan and drive construction project execution from concept to completion.
• Provide SME on construction methodologies across project environments.

Kenntnisse

Mining experience

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Ausbildung

P.Eng. BC eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP

Build the Future with Us - Lead the evolution of Applied Solutions services in British Columbia and Canada. As a Mining Technical Lead, you’ll bring deep expertise in construction in the mining sector to deliver high-impact projects. This role blends technical leadership, project delivery, and market growth — enabling you to shape complex mining projects while mentoring teams and expanding WSP’s presence in the Canadian mining market.

Your Impact

• Lead the technical delivery of complex mining projects, ensuring innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions
• Drive the planning and implementation of construction projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise on construction methodologies across diverse project environments
• Oversee project execution from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget targets are met
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, strengthening technical capability across the team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate execution into mining projects
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and expanding WSP’s mining market presence in Canada
• Build strong client relationships, delivering trusted advisory services and technical excellence

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 15+ years of experience in mining, geotechnical or civil engineering or construction, including at least 5 years focused on mining projects.
• Proven experience delivering completed mining projects across varying site conditions and project types
• Understanding of mine closure, mine stability, tailings, mine waste & water management.
• Experience working executing construction in an EPCM, CM or prime contractor model.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical review, design oversight, and project execution
• Familiarity with the Canadian mining market, including client landscape and regulatory environment
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain) strongly preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence clients and multidisciplinary teams

Why Choose WSP?

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200
• MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your technical leadership to a team that’s redefining what’s possible mining across Canada. At WSP, your expertise won’t just support projects — it will shape the ground beneath them and the future above.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.