Mining Project Director

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With unmatched expertise in engineering, consulting, and science, our global minds unite to fuel local solutions. We’re explorers and impact creators.

We’re Visionaries.

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The Opportunity

Build the future with us — here’s your chance to play a key role in delivering major mining projects.

In this role, you’ll leverage your mining geotechnical expertise to guide complex and strategic projects. Your technical influence and leadership will steer multidisciplinary teams toward high-impact results for our mining clients.

WSP is seeking an experienced Mining Geotechnical Project Director to lead and oversee large-scale and/or complex geotechnical investigation projects. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects while ensuring the quality of deliverables and client satisfaction.

Your Impact

In this role, you’ll directly contribute to transformative projects for the mining industry.

Project Management

• Manage the administrative and financial aspects of several large-scale projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct complex geotechnical campaigns in the mining sector.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical service proposals.
• Ensure effective project management throughout the entire WSP production chain, from opportunity to closure.
• Contribute to the development of business relationships with major mining clients.

Technical Leadership

• Provide high-level technical leadership for major geotechnical projects.
• Foster collaboration and synergy within multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in the development and management of geotechnical investigation programs (soils and rock).
• Contribute to advanced geotechnical analyses, including numerical modeling and design calculations.
• Write and review technical reports, notes, and opinions.
• Participate in site visits and support the execution of work.
• Contribute to technical innovation, expertise development, and knowledge transfer.
• Serve as a mentor to junior and intermediate staff.

Client Relations

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Understand technical issues to propose suitable solutions.
• Present and communicate technical results and recommendations.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safety and compliance culture.
• Proactively manage technical and operational risks.

Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (geotechnical) or geological engineering.
• Advanced studies in geotechnical engineering, mining, or dams (an asset).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably in a mining environment.
• Excellent French communication skills; English proficiency (an asset).
• In good standing with the OIQ.
• ASP Construction card.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for occasional travel.
• Recognized leadership, autonomy, initiative, and a constant pursuit of excellence.
• Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities and advance humanity. The world’s brightest engineers, consultants, and scientists make WSP their home.

• Proudly Canadian – we’re among the Top 100 Employers in Canada in 2026.
• A global community of experts – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Unlimited possibilities start here. Whether across the country or worldwide, we’ll help you adapt your role to your ambitions — because your growth fuels ours.
• Real flexibility and work-life balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.
• #WeAreWSP
• Compensation
• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
• 112,100 $ – 154,400 $
• MB & ON:
• 112,100 $ – 154,400 $
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:
• 112,100 $ – 154,400 $
• Disclaimer

The final salary offered for this position may vary based on several factors, including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, tenure, geographic location, and organizational needs. Salary ranges may be adjusted for operational reasons.

Ready to shape the future with us?

Join a team that transforms mining environments through innovation, expertise, and vision.

With us, it’s possible.

About Us

At WSP, our purpose is to shape our communities to advance humanity.

That’s why we bring together people driven by solving complex challenges — engineers, scientists, consultants, and technical experts guided by a common passion: redefining what’s possible and imagining what’s next. We are Visionaries.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we collaborate with clients across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. We combine deep local knowledge with a global perspective to create positive and lasting solutions.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds pushing boundaries every day — thanks to their expertise, creativity, and commitment to innovate for a more resilient and interconnected future. Here, your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and you’re encouraged to be your authentic self. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and build meaningful careers.

Join us.

*Note:*

Health and safety are fundamental and paramount values at WSP. Given the importance of looking out for one another, it is expected that you always adhere to our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy, as well as the client’s HSE policies when working on their sites. All details here.

Some critical safety functions may involve fieldwork and could involve working in various environments, including remote or isolated areas, working alone, or in inclement weather (under safe and reasonable conditions).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are offered upon request for anyone participating in the selection process.

WSP adheres to employment equity principles. Only those selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. All details here.