Senior Project Manager - Mining Consulting (Bilingual FR / EN)

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Mining Consulting. The role involves managing all project stages, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, bilingual proficiency, and a strong background in the mining industry.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management.
• At least 3 years in consulting, preferably in mining.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, scope, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Use project management tools to align with stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

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The Opportunity:

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from wildlife experts to hydrogeologists to geotechnical engineers and more.

Job Description

The Opportunity: As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from wildlife experts to hydrogeologists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Project Manager will be involved in all stages of a project’s life cycle (i.e., Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure) for consulting services related to mining projects. Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes. The role will focus on areas such as mine engineering design, environmental permitting, field investigations, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research, and more. The Project Manager will work closely with Project Coordinators and Technical Managers to ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, as well as great savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Managing budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing, and client satisfaction while working closely with professionals from WSP's teams across Canada supported by trained project coordinators.
• Familiarity with project scope and objectives, as well as understanding the role and function of each team member to coordinate activities effectively.
• Use project management tools, methods, and best practices to plan and manage projects aligned with stakeholder expectations and business needs.
• This role is client-facing; strong interpersonal skills, direct communication, ethics, and integrity are essential.
• Be action-oriented, resourceful, and capable of holding yourself and others accountable.

What you can expect to do here:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management, including at least 3 years in consulting. Mining industry experience is preferred or considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Experience with project financial tracking and change management related to scopes of work.
• Understanding and adherence to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks and developing risk registers.
• Expertise in project planning, tracking, and analysis (e.g., using MS Excel or similar programs).
• Highly organized, adaptable, developing leadership skills, and calm under pressure.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams of consultants.
• Proven focus on managing clients and subcontractors.
• PMI Project Management Professional certification is a desirable asset.
• Experience with MS Project and/or P6 Primavera.

Compensation:

Salary range (British Columbia): $96,200 - $132,200

The final salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and organizational needs. The salary range may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members globally and 12,000+ in Canada. We are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering, infrastructure, renewable energy, and more. Our values include valuing our people, being locally dedicated with an international scale, challenging the status quo, fostering collaboration, and holding ourselves accountable.

Health and Safety is a core value. Compliance with our HSE policies and client HSE policies is expected. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industries: Professional Services