Project Manager / Project Engineer

WSP in Canada; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada. In this role, you will manage project schedules, coordinate engineering activities, and ensure effective client communication. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, 8+ years in consulting, and excellent leadership skills. This opportunity provides competitive compensation and a flexible work environment while promoting an inclusive and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Hybrid Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in a consulting environment focused on Mining or Heavy Industrial clients.
• At least three years of Project Management experience with multidisciplinary projects.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Drive resource and budget planning to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across all disciplines.
• Manage project changes proactively, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.
• Own project schedules and cost control.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. We provide services including economic studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning and industrial programming. This division supports industrial and mining projects from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, including closure and dismantling of mine sites. Our experts work together to meet the highest standards and innovate to exceed them. To meet growth challenges, WSP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team based out of any of our following offices in Canada: Halifax NS, Saskatoon SK, St. John’s NL, Sudbury ON, Timmins ON or Vancouver BC. Join a team that drives innovation. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting project management to deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions for complex, multidisciplinary mining and heavy industrial projects—taking them from concept to completion. Be involved in projects with our Resources Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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:

You Will:

• Drive resource and budget planning to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across all disciplines for seamless execution.
• Optimize workforce planning to ensure the right people at the right time.
• Own project schedules and cost control, delivering accurate, timely reports.
• Manage project changes proactively, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.
• Champion HSE and quality standards, setting the bar for excellence.
• Represent WSP with confidence in meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to scope-related matters.
• Capture and share lessons learned, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead or support business development, shaping winning proposals and scopes.
• Adapt and excel with additional responsibilities as needed.

What you\'ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Engineering
• Must have at least eight (8)+ years of experience in a consulting environment focused on Mining and/or Heavy Industrial clients and projects
• Must have at least three (3) years of Project Management experience managing multidisciplinary projects
• Ideally EIT, CET or P.Eng. designation
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player
• A self-motivated individual looking for advancement opportunities
• Ability to easily interact with clients in a multi-disciplined environment
• Must have a valid driving license

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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.

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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