Senior Principal Mine Waste Engineer

Job Description
Senior Mine Waste Engineer position within our growing Mine Waste team in the Greater Toronto Area. Your expertise will help shape complex, high‑impact mining projects across Canada, working through the full lifecycle of tailings and mine waste facilities—from early‑stage studies through design, construction, operations, and closure—while supporting sustainable and responsible mining practices.

Opportunity
Step into a pivotal role where you will contribute to the full lifecycle of tailings and mine waste facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant designs.

Your Impact

Lead the design, assessment, and optimization of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and mine waste systems across all project phases

Apply advanced geotechnical engineering principles to evaluate slope stability, seepage, drainage, and long‑term performance

Deliver high‑quality engineering analyses, reports, drawings, and technical specifications that support safe and efficient designs

Support Engineer of Record (EOR) mandates, dam safety reviews, and risk assessments

Manage or contribute to project delivery including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control

Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposals and technical approaches

Oversee or participate in site investigations, construction quality assurance (CQA), and field monitoring programs

Mentor and guide junior and intermediate engineers, strengthening team capability and knowledge sharing

Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering

8–12+ years of experience in mine waste, tailings, or related geotechnical engineering roles

Demonstrated experience with tailings dams, waste rock piles, heap leach pads, or similar facilities

Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks and dam safety guidelines

Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software such as Geo Studio, PLAXIS, FLAC, or equivalent

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain

Experience supporting or acting in a deputy Engineer of Record capacity is an asset

Willingness to travel to project sites across Canada as needed

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $194,700 - $257,900

MB & ON: $177,600 - $244,600

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $175,800 - $233,500

Benefits

Proudly Canadian – Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026

Global community of brilliant minds – access to mentorship and opportunities worldwide

Limitless career paths across the country or globally, tailored to your ambition

Flexible work with real balance, supporting work‑life integration

Health & Safety & Inclusion
Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Employees are required to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, and with client HSE policies. Fieldwork may involve remote or isolated areas, and we require safety compliance at all locations.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates during all stages of the selection process.

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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