Mining Technical Lead

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Lead the evolution of Applied Solutions services in British Columbia and Canada. As a Mining Technical Lead, you’ll bring deep expertise in construction in the mining sector to deliver high-impact projects. This role blends technical leadership, project delivery, and market growth — enabling you to shape complex mining projects while mentoring teams and expanding WSP’s presence in the Canadian mining market.

• Lead the technical delivery of complex mining projects, ensuring innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions
• Drive the planning and implementation of construction projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise on construction methodologies across diverse project environments
• Oversee project execution from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget targets are met
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, strengthening technical capability across the team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate execution into mining projects
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and expanding WSP’s mining market presence in Canada
• Build strong client relationships, delivering trusted advisory services and technical excellence

• 15+ years of experience in mining, geotechnical or civil engineering or construction, including at least 5 years focused on mining projects.
• Proven experience delivering completed mining projects across varying site conditions and project types
• Understanding of mine closure, mine stability, tailings, mine waste & water management.
• Experience working executing construction in an EPCM, CM or prime contractor model.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical review, design oversight, and project execution
• Familiarity with the Canadian mining market, including client landscape and regulatory environment
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain) strongly preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence clients and multidisciplinary teams

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• 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. #WeAreWSP

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200

MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

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.

Bring your technical leadership to a team that’s redefining what’s possible mining across Canada. At WSP, your expertise won’t just support projects — it will shape the ground beneath them and the future above.

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.

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