Senior Principal, Mine Permitting

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior Mine Permitting leader in British Columbia to guide regulatory strategies and manage the permitting lifecycle for major mining projects. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to align permitting with engineering, water, closure, and environmental planning, while expanding client relationships and advancing sustainable project outcomes.

You will mentor a team of permitting professionals, monitor evolving regulations, and represent the firm at executive and industry

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience within the mining industry.
• Experience leading mine permitting and regulatory approval processes in British Columbia.
• Strong understanding of BC's mine permitting regulatory environment and closure requirements.
• Experience advising clients on UNDRIP and DRIPA in BC permitting.
• Established network of relationships with mining companies, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop business opportunities and win work in mining.
• Professional designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of WSP's Mine Permitting practice across British Columbia.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships with mining companies and regulators.
• Guide regulatory and permitting strategies for major mining projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate permitting into project planning.
• Represent WSP at industry events and executive meetings to raise profile.
• Provide technical oversight of permitting deliverables for successful outcomes.
• Mentor permitting professionals and support long-term capability growth.
• Monitor regulatory trends to shape strategic direction for mining clients.

Skills

Strategic relationship building

Executive communication

Regulatory understanding

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional designation such as P.Eng., P.Geo., R.P.Bio., RPF, or equivalent

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

British Columbia is home to some of North America's most significant mining developments, creating opportunities to shape the future of responsible resource development. This is an opportunity to support the strategic growth and direction of WSP's Mine Permitting practice across British Columbia and beyond while helping clients navigate complex regulatory pathways and advance major mining projects from concept through operation and closure.

As a recognized industry leader, you will drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, influence permitting strategies on high-profile mining projects, and position WSP as a trusted advisor within the mining sector. Working within a team of Mine Permitting specialists and alongside multidisciplinary teams across mining, water, environment, geotechnical, closure, and earth sciences, you will help deliver impactful solutions that support sustainable project development throughout Western Canada.

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Your Impact

• Strategic growth of WSP's Mine Permitting practice across British Columbia, identifying and pursuing opportunities that strengthen our presence in the mining sector.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with mining companies, Indigenous Nations, regulators, industry associations, and key project stakeholders.
• Guide regulatory and permitting strategies for major mining projects, helping clients navigate complex approval processes and project risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate permitting considerations into mine development, engineering, water, closure, and environmental planning.
• Represent WSP at executive meetings, industry events, conferences, and technical forums, elevating our profile as a leading permitting advisor.
• Provide technical oversight and quality review of permitting and regulatory deliverables to support successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and develop permitting professionals, environmental specialists, and project managers while contributing to long-term capability growth.
• Monitor emerging regulatory trends and industry developments to help shape strategic direction and client solutions across the mining market.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geoscience, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience within the mining industry.
• Extensive experience leading mine permitting and regulatory approval processes in British Columbia that bring multidisciplinary technical studies together into integrated, high-quality permit applications.
• Strong understanding of BC's mine permitting regulatory environment, application requirements, and closure and reclamation requirements.
• Experience advising clients on how UNDRIP and DRIPA are shaping mine permitting in BC and translating those requirements into practical permitting strategies.
• Established network of relationships with mining companies, regulators, industry organizations, and project stakeholders across British Columbia.
• Demonstrated success building client relationships, developing business opportunities, and securing new work within the mining sector.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., P.Geo., R.P.Bio., RPF, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills with the ability to engage executive-level audiences and lead strategic discussions.

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $163,300 - $216,300

• MB & ON: $149,000 - $205,100

• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $147,500 - $1695,800

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.

Ready to share the Future of Mining?

Your expertise can influence the next generation of mining projects across British Columbia and beyond. If you're passionate about building trusted client relationships, navigating complex regulatory environments, and helping shape sustainable project outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

Join WSP and help advance some of Canada's most significant mining developments while growing a practice that delivers lasting value for clients, communities, and the environment.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 your

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 .