Water Quality Modeller

Water Quality Modeller – Prairies and North Team

WSP is looking for a Water Quality Modeller to join the Prairies and North team. This role offers an opportunity for an intermediate professional to deepen technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and work alongside respected water quality specialists in the mining and natural resource sector.

• Apply water quality models to evaluate potential environmental effects on aquatic systems for mining and natural resource projects.
• Develop, refine, and adapt numerical water quality models to support complex environmental assessments.
• Contribute to conceptual model development, data analysis, and interpretation of modelling results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental impact assessments for large‑scale mining operations.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Provide technical guidance and task direction to junior water quality modellers.
• Help strengthen WSP’s water quality modelling practice through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

• University degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline (M.Sc. or higher preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in water quality modelling.
• Demonstrated experience using multiple water quality modelling software packages.
• Knowledge of mining‑related environmental practices, including aquatic effects program development and execution.
• Familiarity with environmental assessment processes and permitting requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and remain adaptable in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $80,800 – $107,000

MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $73,000 – $96,900

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

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and provides accommodations on request for all aspects of the selection process. Only candidates selected will be contacted.

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Candidates are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times and with client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork in remote or isolated areas and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.