Senior Water Quality Modeller

WSP in Canada; Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Quality Modeller to lead complex modelling and environmental assessment work for Canada’s mining sector. Based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton, you will guide multidisciplinary teams and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and regulators.

You’ll shape outcomes that protect water resources, ensure regulatory credibility, and advance sustainable development. If you’re ready to lead at scale, this is your opportunity to make an impact with WSP.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resources.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water quality modelling and environmental assessment.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple water quality modelling software platforms.
• Strong familiarity with Canadian environmental assessment and mining permitting processes.
• Experience managing projects, delivering deliverables, and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead water quality modelling and assessment programs for large mining and environmental projects.
• Direct model development, calibration, validation, and interpretation for regulatory submissions.
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Design and supervise field programs including baseline and construction monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to secure environmental permits and water licences.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff to strengthen technical and consulting skills.
• Act as senior technical representative with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Water quality modelling

Environmental assessment

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Client engagement

Mentoring

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Water Resources (M.Sc. or higher preferred)

Job description

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.

As a Senior Water Quality Modeller, you will play a pivotal leadership role delivering complex water quality modelling and environmental assessment work, primarily supporting Canada’s mining sector. Based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton, you’ll join a highly respected team of more than 20 water quality scientists and engineers known for technical excellence and regulatory credibility.

In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary project teams, guide advanced modelling programs, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, regulators, and stakeholders—shaping outcomes that protect water resources and advance sustainable development.

If you’re ready to apply your modelling expertise at scale, influence high‑profile decisions, and lead work that stands up to regulatory and technical scrutiny, this is your opportunity to make your mark with WSP.

Your Impact

• Leading water quality modelling and assessment programs for large, complex mining and environmental projects
• Directing model development, calibration, validation, and interpretation to support environmental assessments and regulatory submissions
• Overseeing multiple projects to ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget performance
• Designing and supervising field programs, including baseline, operational, aquatic effects, and construction monitoring
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to secure environmental permits, water licences, and regulatory approvals
• Mentoring and developing junior and intermediate staff, strengthening both technical and consulting capabilities
• Acting as a senior technical representative with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, including expert witness participation when required

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A university degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline (M.Sc. or higher preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water quality modelling and environmental assessment
• Advanced knowledge of multiple water quality modelling software platforms
• Strong familiarity with Canadian environmental assessment and permitting processes, particularly within mining
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, reviewing deliverables, and leading technical teams in a consulting environment
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly through reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
• A collaborative mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Why Choose WSP?

• 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: $110,600 – $146,500
• MB & ON: $100,900 – $139,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 – $132,700

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 Shape the Future?

If you’re a senior groundwater or water quality modeller ready to lead complex projects, influence regulatory outcomes, and mentor high performing teams, this role puts you exactly where your expertise matters most.

At WSP, you’ll tackle technically demanding mining and environmental challenges, work alongside recognized specialists, and shape solutions that stand up to scrutiny.

If you’re looking for impact, credibility, and room to grow, we want to hear from you.

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 .