Senior Consultant, Oil Sands Mine Reclamation

WSP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Senior Consultant, Oil Sands Mine Reclamation to lead end-to-end reclamation and closure solutions, from early planning to long-term monitoring. You will act as a technical leader and trusted advisor on mine closure across complex projects.

This role requires 8–12+ years in mine reclamation, strong regulatory and stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor junior staff while growing the practice across Canada.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Environmental consulting

Oil sands experience

Regulatory strategy

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Engineering

Professional designation (asset)

Job description

WSP in Canada seeks a Senior Consultant, Oil Sands Mine Reclamation to lead end-to-end reclamation and closure solutions, from early planning to long-term monitoring. You will act as a technical leader and trusted advisor on mine closure across complex projects.

This role requires 8–12+ years in mine reclamation, strong regulatory and stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor junior staff while growing the practice across Canada.