WSP
Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer
WSP, Thunder Bay, ON
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and management of mine waste facilities, including tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and water management systems. This role requires a strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
Why choose WSP?
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.
#WeAreWSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan
What you can expect to do here:
What you'll bring to WSP:
Preferred Qualifications:
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and management of mine waste facilities, including tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and water management systems. This role requires a strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
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.
#WeAreWSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan
What you can expect to do here:
- Design and oversee the construction of mine waste facilities;
- Conduct geotechnical and environmental assessments;
- Develop and implement mine waste management plans;
- Perform stability and seepage analyses;
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of mine waste management systems;
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards;
- Prepare technical reports and documentation;
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, environmental scientists, water resource engineers and project managers;
- Provide technical support during project planning and execution phases.
What you'll bring to WSP:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field;
- 5-7 years of experience in mine waste management or a related field;
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration;
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices;
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, GeoStudio, etc.);
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field;
- Experience with tailings dam design and management;
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes;
- Experience in project management.
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.