Senior Water Quality Modeller (Western Canada)

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Vancouver seeks a Senior Water Quality Modeller to lead complex projects in the mining sector. This role involves designing advanced hydrodynamic models and providing strategic oversight while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture await you.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee-focused wellness platform

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hydrodynamic and water quality modelling.
• Strong portfolio of mining or large-scale resource projects.
• Ability to translate technical insights into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of hydrodynamic and water quality models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for environmental assessments.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff and contribute to knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Communication skills

Proficiency in CE‑QUAL‑W2

Proficiency in Delft3D

Proficiency in MIKE

Proficiency in WASP

Proficiency in GoldSim

Proficiency in CORMIX

Education

Advanced degree in water quality modelling or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic and expanding team of senior water quality and hydrodynamic modellers, where you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the mining and natural resource sectors. As a senior professional, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping environmental strategies, mentoring junior staff, and driving innovation in modelling practices across large‑scale operations.

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.

What you can expect to do here

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of advanced hydrodynamic and water quality models to assess environmental impacts for major mining developments.
• Provide strategic oversight and technical direction in the development and refinement of modelling tools and frameworks.
• Guide conceptual model development, data synthesis, and numerical modelling with a focus on scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams-including geochemists, hydrogeologists, and permitting specialists-to deliver integrated environmental impact assessments.
• Author and review high‑quality technical reports, proposals, and client presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader, supporting the growth of junior staff and contributing to internal knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Represent WSP in client engagements, regulatory consultations, and industry forums, reinforcing our reputation as a global leader in environmental consulting.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• An advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in water quality modelling, environmental engineering, aquatic geochemistry, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in hydrodynamic and water quality modelling, with a strong portfolio of mining or large‑scale resource projects.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard modelling software (e.g., CE‑QUAL‑W2, Delft3D, MIKE, WASP, GoldSim, CORMIX), with demonstrated ability to customize and optimize models for complex scenarios.
• Proven leadership in project management, client relations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and mentoring the next generation of environmental professionals.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $102,100- $202,200

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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