Senior Water Quality Modeller

Senior Water Quality Modeller

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.

• 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

• 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

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

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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 policy at all times.