Project Director – Mining & Heavy Industry Leadership

WSP in Canada; Timmins; On-site; CAD 162,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada seeks a Project Director to lead Project Managers, Area Managers, Engineering Managers, and project engineers, guiding stakeholders with confidence and clarity to drive governance and risk management in mining and heavy industry.

Located in the Greater Toronto Area or Sudbury, Ontario, the role shapes the ERI portfolio, delivering multi-phase megaprojects across Canada and building strong client relationships to identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive project management experience in mining and heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven success managing EPCM projects and delivering on time and on budget.
• Engineering degree (P.Eng. designation preferred) or technical diploma; PMP certification an asset.
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; bilingual (English/French) is an asset.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multi-phase, complex mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada.
• Develop and implement Project Management Plans, including risk, safety, quality, and communication strategies.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and governance to ensure delivery on time and within scope.
• Mentor and guide engineering managers and project teams to achieve technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Skills

20+ years project management

EPCM project delivery

Engineering degree / P.Eng

PMP certification

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office & PM tools

Bilingual English/French

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Engineering degree (P.Eng preferred)

Technical diploma

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP Canada seeks a Project Director to lead Project Managers, Area Managers, Engineering Managers, and project engineers, guiding stakeholders with confidence and clarity to drive governance and risk management in mining and heavy industry.

Located in the Greater Toronto Area or Sudbury, Ontario, the role shapes the ERI portfolio, delivering multi-phase megaprojects across Canada and building strong client relationships to identify opportunities for growth.