National Director, Studies and Technology

WSP USA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Director, Studies & Technology to oversee study performance, drive business development, and implement strategic planning for the Mining & Metals sector. This role requires 20+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and a robust understanding of mining regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and be adept at managing teams to achieve operational excellence and compliance in study execution.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 20+ years relevant experience including leadership roles.
• Experience in metallurgical projects for base and precious metals.
• Understanding of business and contract models in mining.

Responsibilities

• Monitor study performance and mitigate risks.
• Lead business development activities and strategic planning.
• Develop a 3-year strategic plan for the Mining & Metals sector.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of regulatory compliance

Knowledge of process safety methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

P.Eng status in any Canadian province

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Resources team at WSP, where global expertise meets local capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for mining and heavy industrial projects. As a Director, Studies & Technology, you will play a critical role in driving excellence across study management, business development, and operational strategy. You will oversee study performance, mitigate risks, ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, and conduct technical audits. Your leadership will shape strategic planning, support proposals, strengthen client relationships, and foster innovation.

Additionally, you will develop a three-year growth plan for the Mining & Metals sector, build high-performing teams, implement best practices, and monitor budgets to achieve revenue targets. This position demands a forward-thinking professional who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and staying ahead of industry trends and technology.

We are open to this person working from any Canadian WSP office.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• 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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here

Study Management

Monitor study performance, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Manage execution of commercial risk management process and strategy within studies.

Participate in monthly project meetings to review study reporting and alignment with the sector business plan.

Take on the responsibility of Project Sponsor as required.

Review project discipline performance on projects and in the event of unsatisfactory performance, propose an action plan to realign the results.

Ensure that quality assurance procedures and programs are adhered to by all engineering personnel. Perform technical audits on projects in accordance with the established QA program and ensure the timely implementation of all identified corrective actions.

Ensure study compliance with regulatory requirements.

Establish a yearly training program that will assure that study managers and technical staff are up-to date with the industry best practices.

Provide input to debottlenecking and troubleshooting studies.

Business Development

Lead strategic planning and development through a deep understanding of the business environment, competitive pressures, customer requirements and market trends.

Promote staff participation in conferences and seminars by developing technical papers, serving on technical panels and presenting at conferences.

Review engineering budgets and execution strategies to support proposals.

Support Proposal, Project Management, Project Services, Commercial & Risk teams in the go-no-go process to determine alignment of sector targets and deliverables.

Collaborate with sales, engineering, and procurement teams to align project goals and objectives.

Participate in business development activities including to proposal preparation and Client relationship development.

Operational

Develop a 3-year strategic plan to grow the study market for the WSP Mining & Metals sector with a specific focus on critical minerals and supporting mine infrastructure.

Develop a team of study managers focussed on study pursuits and execution in the Mining & Metals sector.

Ensure the Resources P&L teams across Canada have the necessary technical capabilities to successfully pursue and execute study mandates. This entails working with the Resources P&L Directors to review and maintain technical capabilities and to make key strategic hires.

Work closely with the Operational team to finalize and implement standards and processes related to study execution and continuously evaluate and improve study processes to enhance productivity and quality.

Implement best practices and innovative solutions to optimize project workflows and resource allocation related to studies.

Monitor budget adherence and targets throughout the year related to study revenue targets.

Keep up-to-date with industry standards and technology. This also includes engineering software updates and identification of new tools to improve department efficiencies and Client offerings.

Adhere, support and promote Company Quality Management System, HSE requirements, policies and procedures.

What you'll bring to WSP

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
• P.Eng status in any Canadian province.
• 20+ years relevant experience including experience in leadership and supervisory roles.
• Experience working on metallurgical projects (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, etc.) in extractive metallurgy for base and precious metals.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance for public disclosure (NI 43-101, SK 1300, JORC, etc.).
• Experience in plant operations and commissioning.
• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of the mining and metals sector and be thoroughly familiar with typical business and contract models employed in the industry and hold a wide network of professional industry contacts.
• Demonstrate the implementation of innovative approaches to engineering execution in past roles.
• Knowledge of process safety methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

#LI-Hybrid

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)