Lead Process Engineer

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The Opportunity
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This is your opportunity to shape the future of water treatment in the mining and industrial sectors. You'll apply your process engineering expertise to projects that improve environmental performance, enhance regulatory compliance, and support responsible resource development across Canada. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists, engage directly with clients, and guide the delivery of complex treatment solutions that make a measurable difference to industry and communities.
Your Impact

• Lead process engineering for water treatment projects-from concept through commissioning-advancing performance, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
• Deliver process design work including mass balances, hydraulic assessments, equipment sizing, and treatment technology selection to support project decisions and client outcomes.
• Provide oversight as Project Manager or Engineer-of-Record to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Collaborate with water treatment, mining, geochemistry, and environmental colleagues across Canada and North America to integrate solutions that address complex site challenges.
• Drive proposal development and client engagement, shaping scopes of work and building opportunities that expand our impact and strengthen relationships.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning, technical excellence, and shared purpose.
• Contribute to project innovations that enhance water stewardship outcomes aligned with WSP's commitment to environmental responsibility.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Deep experience (typically 15+ years) delivering process engineering in consulting environments, with a strong focus on water treatment for mining or industrial applications.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian province, with demonstrated accountability for technical decisions and project leadership.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams while driving clarity, alignment, and high-quality outcomes.
• Advanced capability with water/process modelling tools such as HYSIM/HYSIS, OLI, or Wave.
• Experience in metallurgy, commissioning, pilot testing, or operational support considered an asset.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, shaping scopes, and positioning teams for success in complex pursuits.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and client locations as required.

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• Flexible work, real balance - hybrid work options to support your life and career
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Compensation
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose, impact, and the chance to shape the future of water in mining, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.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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At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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