Junior Mine Waste Engineer

Overview

What if you could redefine what's possible?

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

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The Opportunity:

Build the Future With Us — Your Impact Starts Here.

As a Junior to Intermediate Geotechnical / Mine Waste Engineer, you will help shape the safe and sustainable management of mine waste facilities across Northern Ontario. From tailings storage systems to geotechnical investigations, this role places you at the forefront of solutions that protect communities and the environment. Based in Sudbury or North Bay
, your work will directly influence critical mining infrastructure.

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations and support dam construction quality assurance fieldwork.
• Interpret site investigation and laboratory testing data to support engineering decisions.
• Carry out stability, seepage, and liquefaction analyses for mine waste facilities.
• Support the development and implementation of mine waste management plans.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of tailings and waste rock systems.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geologists, environmental scientists, water resources engineers, and project managers.
• Provide technical support during planning, design, and construction phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or mine waste management.
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles, tailings management, and dam engineering.
• Experience using geotechnical software such as Geo Studio.
• Eligibility for P.Eng. registration in Ontario.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to complete field rotations.
• Bonus:
  Master’s degree, tailings dam experience, familiarity with permitting, or project coordination experience.

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.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 – $97,200

MB & ON: $67,000 – $92,200

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $66,300 – $88,000

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step toward a career where your work protects communities, enhances sustainability, and builds the future of responsible mining. Join us — and help redefine what’s possible.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP
:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and…