At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex mining projects and mentor teams while driving innovative solutions.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer shaping communities and advancing humanity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with limitless opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining sector and shape the future of construction.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in mining or civil engineering with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 162200 - 212200 $ per year.
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
Build the Future with Us - Lead the evolution of Applied Solutions services in British Columbia and Canada. As a Mining Technical Lead, you’ll bring deep expertise in construction in the mining sector to deliver high-impact projects. This role blends technical leadership, project delivery, and market growth — enabling you to shape complex mining projects while mentoring teams and expanding WSP’s presence in the Canadian mining market.
Your Impact
- Lead the technical delivery of complex mining projects, ensuring innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions.
- Drive the planning and implementation of construction projects.
- Provide subject matter expertise on construction methodologies across diverse project environments.
- Oversee project execution from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, strengthening technical capability across the team.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate execution into mining projects.
- Support business development by identifying opportunities and expanding WSP’s mining market presence in Canada.
- Build strong client relationships, delivering trusted advisory services and technical excellence.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- 15+ years of experience in mining, geotechnical or civil engineering or construction, including at least 5 years focused on mining projects.
- Proven experience delivering completed mining projects across varying site conditions and project types.
- Understanding of mine closure, mine stability, tailings, mine waste & water management.
- Experience working executing construction in an EPCM, CM or prime contractor model.
- Demonstrated leadership in technical review, design oversight, and project execution.
- Familiarity with the Canadian mining market, including client landscape and regulatory environment.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain) strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Ready to Shape the Future? Bring your technical leadership to a team that’s redefining what’s possible mining across Canada. At WSP, your expertise won’t just support projects — it will shape the ground beneath them and the future above.
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.
Mining Technical Lead in Vancouver employer: WSP in Canada
WSP est un employeur de choix pour les professionnels passionnés par l'innovation et le développement durable. En tant que Directeur(trice) de projet en Mécanique et Électricité, vous bénéficierez d'une culture de travail collaborative qui valorise la diversité des idées et favorise la croissance personnelle et professionnelle. Situé au cœur du Québec, WSP offre des opportunités uniques de travailler sur des projets d'envergure tout en contribuant à façonner l'avenir de nos communautés.
