Senior Consultant, Mine Reclamation & Closure

WSP Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant, Oil Sands Mine Reclamation, to lead multidisciplinary reclamation and closure activities from planning through long-term monitoring on Canada’s largest resource projects.

You will integrate diverse inputs, mentor junior staff, and advise clients on regulatory strategy while driving safe, innovative solutions for land-use outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8-12+ years of experience in mine reclamation, closure planning, or environmental consulting.
• Proven experience with oil sands or large-scale mining reclamation and closure projects.
• Strong expertise in reclamation planning, closure strategy development, and multidisciplinary integration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Experience preparing technical reports and communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Professional designation (or eligibility) such as P.Biol., P.Ag., P.Geo., or P.Eng. is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of reclamation and closure strategies for oil sands and large-scale mining projects.
• Integrate multidisciplinary inputs to deliver cohesive, risk-informed closure plans across the full project lifecycle.
• Translate closure objectives into practical end land-use outcomes that meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Advise clients on regulatory strategy, submissions, and closure readiness while building long-term relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.
• Support business growth through proposal development and identification of new opportunities in reclamation and closure services.

Skills

Mine reclamation

Closure planning

Oil sands projects

Regulatory strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant, Oil Sands Mine Reclamation, to lead multidisciplinary reclamation and closure activities from planning through long-term monitoring on Canada’s largest resource projects.

You will integrate diverse inputs, mentor junior staff, and advise clients on regulatory strategy while driving safe, innovative solutions for land-use outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.