Senior Mine Water Resources Lead

Water Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior technical leader to deliver complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of the Mine Water & Environment - West team, you will advise clients, mentor engineers, and shape project outcomes from concept through construction.

This role requires a registered P.Eng., 12+ years in water resources consulting with mining exposure, and hands-on leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• P.Eng. registration in at least one Canadian province (multi‑province registration is an asset)
• Typically 12+ years of consulting experience in water resources engineering, with strong mining exposure
• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary mine water and surface water projects
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, mine water management, and surface water infrastructure design
• Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE, SWMM)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mine water and surface water projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support
• Develop and review site‑wide mine water management strategies, including water balances and climate resilience considerations
• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic assessments supporting mine operations, infrastructure, and closure planning
• Design and oversee surface water conveyance and control infrastructure such as channels, culverts, diversions, spillways, and ponds
• Integrate mine infrastructure, tailings, and water management systems into cohesive, defensible solutions
• Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional (QP) where applicable
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical standards, best practices, and safety culture across the team

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical judgment

Client engagement

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. registration (Canada)

Tools

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

MIKE

SWMM

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior technical leader to deliver complex mine water and surface water projects across Western Canada. As part of the Mine Water & Environment - West team, you will advise clients, mentor engineers, and shape project outcomes from concept through construction.

This role requires a registered P.Eng., 12+ years in water resources consulting with mining exposure, and hands-on leadership across multidisciplinary teams.