Senior Technical Director - Mine Waste Dumps and Stockpiles

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The Opportunity:

We're looking for a visionary technical leader and senior practicioner to lead Mine Waste Dumps and Stockpile practice within our Mine Waste team across BC, the Prairies, and Northern Canada. This senior-level role will champion technical innovation and growth in our practice, team and business, helping us drive meaningful change in the industry.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a visionary technical leader and senior practicioner to lead Mine Waste Dumps and Stockpile practice within our Mine Waste team across BC, the Prairies, and Northern Canada. This senior-level role will champion technical innovation and growth in our practice, team and business, helping us drive meaningful change in the industry.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

Lead & Inspire:
Technically guide our regional mine waste dumps and stockpile practice with strategic foresight and technical authority. Be the cornerstone of our team’s success.
Grow the Business:
Leverage your deep industry relationships and insight to expand our footprint and services across Western and Northern Canada.
Mentor Emerging Talent:
Foster a culture of growth by supporting intermediate and senior engineers as they develop into industry leaders.
Advance Best Practices:
Author internal technical guidance and contribute to external publications and conferences, elevating WSP’s thought leadership.
Engage the Industry: Maintain strong relationships with our key clients and other key stakeholders to ensure our work remains relevant, respected, and forward-thinking

What you’ll bring to WSP:

A proven track record in mine waste dump and stockpile management across diverse geographies and projects.
Deep understanding of Canadian mining operations, particularly within BC, the Prairies, and Northern territories.
Advanced knowledge of industry best practice and guidelines in the design, operations and closure of mine waste management structures.
A wide professional network, including solid connections with major industry players.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills—with a passion for empowering others.
Experience presenting at conferences, leading technical working groups, and contributing to practice guidance.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $201,000 - $264,000

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…