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Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer

Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer

WSP in Canada • Edmonton, Division No. 11, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$135,200.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Opportunity

Shape the future of mining infrastructure by joining WSP’s evolving mining practice. In this senior leadership role, you’ll guide complex mine waste projects, influence sustainable outcomes, and mentor the next generation of engineers—delivering solutions that matter to communities and the environment.

Your Impact

  • Design and evaluate tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and integrated water management systems with safety and sustainability at the forefront
  • Lead geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations to support critical project and business decisions
  • Provide strategic input into permitting, environmental planning, and risk management frameworks
  • Oversee projects from concept through execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and globally
  • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical excellence and career growth
  • Champion innovative mine waste management strategies and sustainable mining practices
  • Build trusted client relationships and support business development initiatives
  • Represent WSP in client engagements, regulatory discussions, and industry forums

Qualifications

  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in mine waste, tailings, or geotechnical engineering
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada
  • Demonstrated expertise in tailings dam design, closure planning, and risk‑based decision‑making
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects
  • Strong understanding of permitting, environmental, and regulatory processes in the mining sector
  • A passion for mentorship, innovation, and advancing sustainable engineering solutions

Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
  • MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

Please note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects 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. Full details here.

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