Senior Principal Mine Waste Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Senior Principal Mine Waste Engineer to lead tailings and mine waste projects. You will provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and client leadership across Canada and internationally.

You will mentor teams, advance best practices in tailings stewardship, dam safety, and sustainable mine development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Geotechnical, Civil, Geological or related Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Extensive tailings and mine waste project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and senior technical oversight for tailings and mine waste facilities.
• Lead planning, design, review, and optimization of tailings storage facilities and related infrastructure.
• Act as Engineer of Record or senior technical advisor on major mining projects.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with regional and national leadership to grow the practice.

Skills

Tailings engineering

Technical leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Geotechnical/Civil/Geological Engineering degree

Job description

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The Opportunity - Shape the Future of Mine Waste Engineering

Join WSP as a Senior Principal Mine Waste Engineer and play a defining role in the growth and technical leadership of one of Canada's premier Mine Waste practices. As a recognized industry expert, you will provide strategic direction and senior technical oversight for some of the most complex tailings and mine waste projects across Canada and internationally.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will influence the future of mine waste management, support critical client decisions, develop long‑term client partnerships, and help grow WSP's technical reputation in the mining sector. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams while mentoring future leaders and advancing industry best practices in tailings stewardship, dam safety, and sustainable mine development.

Your Impact

• Serve as a senior technical authority for tailings and mine waste facilities, providing strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle from concept through closure.


• Lead and provide oversight on the planning, design, review, and optimization of tailings storage facilities, mine waste facilities, and related infrastructure.


• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR), Independent Technical Reviewer, or senior technical advisor on major mining projects.


• Advise clients on dam safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and industry-leading practices.


• Build and maintain executive‑level relationships with mining clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.


• Lead major pursuits, strategic proposals, and business development initiatives that contribute to the continued growth of WSP's Mine Waste practice.


• Identify emerging market opportunities and help define the long‑term strategy and technical direction of the practice.


• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight across complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring excellence in delivery and risk management.


• Represent WSP externally through industry conferences, technical committees, professional associations, publications, and thought leadership initiatives.


• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering succession planning and capability development across the organization.


• Collaborate with regional and national leadership teams to strengthen client relationships, expand market presence, and support revenue growth objectives.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Geological, or related Engineering discipline.


• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)