Senior Mining Engineer

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 135,200 - 179,100; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Senior Mining Engineer in Calgary or Vancouver to lead open pit mining projects from concept through feasibility and execution. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, develop mine plans and schedules, and deliver high‑quality technical studies (PEA, PFS, FS) while driving sustainable outcomes.

You should bring 10+ years of experience, a Canadian PEng eligibility, and strong leadership with Deswik proficiency to advance WSP’s Mining & Metals practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering with eligibility for Professional Engineer designation in Canada.
• 10–15+ years of progressive open pit mining experience in planning, design and development.
• Experience delivering PEA, PFS and FS studies and strong client engagement.
• Excellent communication and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and evaluation of open pit mining operations for optimized, sustainable outcomes.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through concept to feasibility and execution planning.
• Develop and review mine plans, production schedules, and technical deliverables (Deswik).
• Oversee PEA, PFS, and FS studies ensuring technical excellence and practical results.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development and proposals.
• Mentor engineers and professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and learning.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental priorities across projects.

Skills

Mining engineering

Professional Engineer

Leadership

Deswik

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Professional Engineer (Canada)

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineScape

ArcGIS

Job description

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. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Step into a leadership role where your expertise helps shape the future of responsible resource development. As a Senior Mining Engineer based in Calgary or Vancouver, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, high‑impact mining solutions across Canada and globally. You’ll lead complex projects from early concept through feasibility and execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve challenging problems, optimize operations, and drive sustainable outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence major mining developments while mentoring future talent and helping expand WSP’s growing Mining & Metals practice.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, design, and evaluation of open pit mining operations, delivering optimized and sustainable project outcomes.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through all phases of mining studies, from concept through feasibility and execution planning.
• Develop and review mine plans, production schedules, and technical deliverables using industry‑leading tools such as Deswik.
• Oversee the preparation of PEA, PFS, and FS studies, ensuring technical excellence, accuracy, and practical outcomes.
• Build trusted client relationships by providing strategic advisory support and innovative solutions to complex mining challenges.
• Contribute to business growth through proposal development, project scoping, and meaningful client engagement.
• Mentor engineers and technical professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Champion a safety‑first mindset by integrating health, safety, and environmental priorities into all project work.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and Professional Engineer designation in Canada, or eligibility to obtain one.
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in open pit mine planning, design, and development.
• Proven experience delivering technical mining studies across the full project lifecycle, including PEA, PFS, and FS work.
• Advanced expertise in mine planning software, particularly Deswik; experience with Vulcan, MineScape, or ArcGIS is an asset.
• Strong understanding of mine economics, cost estimation, production scheduling, and equipment productivity analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical deliverables.
• Experience supporting client engagement, proposal development, project scoping, and business development activities.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing and client‑facing presentations.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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 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, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your technical leadership, mining expertise, and passion for sustainable resource development to a role where your work can influence major projects, strengthen communities, and help shape what’s next for the mining industry. At WSP, your ideas, experience, and ambition can help build a future that works for people, clients, and the planet.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges – engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion – to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day – applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.