Senior Technical Director - Mine Waste Dumps and Stockpiles

WSP
Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton
Full timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Stakeholder management","Communication"]

Senior technical leader directing mine waste dump and stockpile engineering across Western Canada. You’ll set the strategic direction for WSP’s mine waste practice, elevate technical excellence, mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships across BC, Alberta and the Prairies, and represent the firm at industry forums. Lead innovation in design, operations, monitoring and closure planning, and contribute to internal and external publications to advance best practices.

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Senior Technical Director - Mine Waste Dumps and Stockpiles

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Job Summary

Senior technical leader directing mine waste dump and stockpile engineering across Western Canada. You’ll set the strategic direction for WSP’s mine waste practice, elevate technical excellence, mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships across BC, Alberta and the Prairies, and represent the firm at industry forums. Lead innovation in design, operations, monitoring and closure planning, and contribute to internal and external publications to advance best practices.
Location: Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the technical vision for mine waste dump and stockpile engineering across diverse terrains and projects.
  • •Drive innovation in design, operations, monitoring, and closure planning for mine waste facilities.
  • •Mentor and develop emerging engineers into confident technical leaders.
  • •Strengthen relationships with major mining clients and industry partners across BC, Alberta, the Prairies, and Northern Canada.
  • •Represent WSP as a thought leader at conferences, technical committees, and industry forums.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote Work

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of experience in mine waste dump and stockpile engineering across diverse terrains and project scales
  • •Deep understanding of Canadian mining operations, particularly in BC, Alberta, the Prairies, and Northern contexts
  • •Professional engineering designation (P.Eng. or equivalent) with eligibility for registration in applicable provinces
  • •Recognized leadership in technical forums, working groups, conferences, or industry committees
  • •Strong network within the Canadian mining sector
Experience:15+ yearsMining
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipStakeholder managementCommunication

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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