Senior Mining & Industrial Project Leader

WSP in Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced project manager to lead mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada. You will drive resource and budget planning, coordinate deliverables across disciplines, and optimize workforce planning for efficient execution.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in consulting for mining/heavy industry, 3+ years in multidiscipline project management, and a strong ability to engage with clients while upholding HSE and quality standards. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience in mining/heavy industrial projects.
• 3+ years of hands-on project management in multidiscipline environments.
• Diploma or Degree in Engineering; EIT/CET/P.Eng considered an asset.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive resource and budget planning to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across all disciplines for seamless execution.
• Optimize workforce planning to ensure the right people are engaged at the right time.
• Own project schedules and cost control, delivering accurate, timely reports.
• Manage project changes proactively to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
• Champion HSE and quality standards, raising the bar for operational excellence.
• Represent WSP confidently in meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Respond quickly and effectively to scope-related matters.
• Capture and share lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business development efforts through proposals, scope development, and client engagement.

Skills

Engineering degree

Professional license

Mining experience

Project management

Client interaction

Strong communication

Organized

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced project manager to lead mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada. You will drive resource and budget planning, coordinate deliverables across disciplines, and optimize workforce planning for efficient execution.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in consulting for mining/heavy industry, 3+ years in multidiscipline project management, and a strong ability to engage with clients while upholding HSE and quality standards. A valid driver’s license is required.