Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant - Mining

Job Description
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The Opportunity | Build the Future with Us
WSP’s Mining Environmental Approvals Team has an opportunity for an  Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant – Mining .

The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgment, regulatory experience, and a practical understanding of how effects to the natural environment are addressed within mining approvals. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects while fostering professional development and career growth. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of related experience in a consulting environment and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

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Your Impact

Support and lead environmental approvals for proposed and operating mines in Ontario, with a primary focus on approvals related to lands management, such as approvals related to dams, mineral waste facilities, forestry resources, aggregate resources, access roads and transmission lines

Prepare and review permit/approval applications, technical reports and environmental management/monitoring plans related to mine development and expansion, and closure planning

Work collaboratively with our in‑house experts in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, aquatic resources, engineering and others to provide technical and regulatory support to mining projects

Develop and contribute to comprehensive environmental documents that align with WSP's quality standards, while meeting client budgetary and scheduling requirements

Effectively liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to facilitate the approvals process

Mentor less experienced professionals as required, encouraging growth and success within the team

The Skills That Set You Apart

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline from a recognized university (post graduate degree considered an asset) such as environmental studies, physical geography / geology, engineering or biology with progressive experience, ideally including consulting to private sector clients

Five or more years’ experience demonstrating a high degree of understanding of the interrelationships between development and environmental effects, with particular emphasis on northern climates

Experience with the Ontario and Federal regulatory regimes, and environmental assessment and approvals processes applicable to metal mining

Attention to detail and strong communicator (both written and verbal) in English

Current or future eligibility for P.Geo. or P.Eng. viewed favorably

Self‑starter who enjoys working in a team environment having an ability to multi‑task and work with multidisciplinary project teams to execute projects collaboratively

Role commensurate with experience

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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:  $93,700 – $124,200

MB & ON:  $85,500 – $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:  $84,700 – $112,400

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.

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