Senior Technical Director Tailings, Waste Dumps and Stockpiles

Position: Senior Technical Director Tailings, Waste Dumps and Stockpiles )
Lead What’s Next in Mine Waste Innovation   Step into a senior technical leadership role that will shape the future of mine waste management across British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond.
As the Regional Lead for Mine Waste Dumps & Stockpiles, you will set the strategic direction, elevate technical excellence, and grow a practice that directly impacts the safety, sustainability, and performance of mining operations across Western and Northern Canada.
Your Impact    Lead the technical vision for mine waste dump and stockpile engineering across varied geological environments.
Drive innovation in design, operations, monitoring, and closure planning for mine waste facilities.
Mentor and develop emerging engineers into confident technical leaders.
Strengthen relationships with major mining clients and industry partners across BC, Alberta, the Prairies, and Northern Canada.
Represent WSP as a thought leader at conferences, technical committees, and industry forums.
Author and contribute to internal practice guidance and external technical publications.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable, and future‑ready solutions.
Support business growth by identifying opportunities that expand WSP’s mining footprint.
The Skills That Set You Apart    15+ years of experience in mine waste dump and stockpile engineering across diverse terrains and project scales.
Deep understanding of Canadian mining operations, particularly in BC, Alberta, the Prairies, and Northern/Indigenous contexts.
Recognized leadership in technical forums, working groups, conferences, or industry committees.
Strong network within the Canadian mining sector.
Professional engineering designation (P.Eng. or equivalent) with eligibility for registration in applicable provinces.
A passion for innovation, mentorship, and elevating mine waste practice standards.
Compensation   AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $194,700 – $257,900
MB & ON: $177,600 – $244,600
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $175,800 – $233,500

** 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement   WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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