Senior Project Manager – Mining Consulting WSP in Canada

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 94.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSP is seeking a Project Manager – Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to lead mining-related environmental projects across Canada. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the environmental assessment and permitting process with integrity, delivering outcomes balancing development with stewardship.

With deep PMI-based practices, you’ll manage scope, budget, and schedules, acting as the main client interface and driving proactive communication and risk management to ensure

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional project management experience, including 3+ years in consulting.
• Demonstrated experience with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment processes in Canada (federal and/or provincial).
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary consulting teams and subcontractors.
• Strong expertise in project financial tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6, with advanced project planning and tracking skills.
• Action-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and effective under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects for mining developments from initiation through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk while maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including environmental, social, and permitting specialists.
• Act as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships through clear, ethical, and proactive communication.
• Apply project management tools, methods, and best practices aligned with PMI standards.
• Track project financial performance, manage change orders, and control scope evolution.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks using structured risk registers.

Kenntnisse

PM leadership

ESIA experience

Canada consulting

PMI standards

MS Project/Primavera

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Ausbildung

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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 project management expertise directly shapes responsible mining development across Canada. As a Project Manager – Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), you will lead complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects, guiding teams and clients through the environmental assessment and permitting process with clarity, integrity, and impact. Supported by WSP’s deep technical bench and national network, you’ll deliver projects that balance development, environmental stewardship, and community outcomes. #GlobalMining

Your Impact

• Lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects for mining developments from initiation through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk while maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including environmental, social, and permitting specialists.
• Act as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships through clear, ethical, and proactive communication.
• Apply project management tools, methods, and best practices aligned with PMI standards.
• Track project financial performance, manage change orders, and control scope evolution.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks using structured risk registers.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional project management experience, including 3+ years in consulting.
• Demonstrated experience with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment processes in Canada (federal and/or provincial).
• Proven ability to manage multi‑disciplinary consulting teams and subcontractors.
• Strong expertise in project financial tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6, with advanced project planning and tracking skills.
• Action‑oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and effective under pressure.

Why Choose WSP?

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 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: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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.

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 .