Senior Metallurgist

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 135,200 - 179,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Participation in top employer programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to join their team in Metro Vancouver. You will utilize your metallurgy expertise to work on impactful projects related to infrastructure and energy systems. Responsibilities include identifying client needs, developing cost estimates, and supervising technical teams. This position requires strong communication skills and 15+ years of experience in metallurgical processes. Join us to shape the world and make a difference!

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in metallurgical processes.
• Current P.ENG license.
• Experience in consulting engineering companies (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs and contribute to proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Establish design criteria and develop process flow diagrams.
• Prepare capital and operating cost estimates.
• Act as a Qualified Person (QP) for technical reports.

Skills

Metallurgical processes

Strong initiative

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent discipline

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us – This is your chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the world’s infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you’ll apply your metallurgy expertise to cutting‑edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most. As a Senior Metallurgical Engineer, you will work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to planning and executing studies and detailed engineering for new processing plants as well as upgrades to existing facilities. As a Senior Metallurgical Engineer in our ERI Metals and Mining group, you will work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to planning and executing studies and detailed engineering for new processing plants as well as upgrades to existing facilities. Ideally this position will be located out of one of our GTA offices, preferably Etobicoke.

Your Impact

• Identify client needs and contribute to proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to define project needs and present technical information, concepts, and study outcomes.
• Establish design criteria, develop mass balances, define process flow diagrams, size and select process equipment, and prepare piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop laboratory test programs, oversee their execution, and analyze resulting data.
• Prepare capital and operating cost estimates.
• Review and produce tender packages, technical specifications, and related engineering documents.
• Act as a Qualified Person (QP) for technical reports.
• Provide supervision and guidance to technicians, drafters, and junior metallurgists.
• Assist project managers and team leads as required.
• Carry out other related tasks that support market growth and successful project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in metallurgical processes.
• Current P.ENG license.
• Experience in consulting engineering companies (an asset).
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a rigorous work approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively and share expertise across teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French, an asset).

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
• MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $114,900 – $154,800

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.

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