Project Manager - Mining Consulting

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. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.The OpportunityBuild the Future with Us – Your Impact Starts HereAs a Project Manager – Mining Consulting, based anywhere in Canada, you will lead multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consulting projects that support mining operations across the country. From early permitting strategy and feasibility studies through field investigations, analyses, and delivery, you will guide projects through the full lifecycle while keeping people, planet, and performance in balance.You will partner closely with technical managers and specialists from WSP teams across Canada, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards — while building trusted relationships with clients in the mining sector.Your Impact

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for mining-related environmental and engineering consulting assignments, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring & control, and closure.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resourcing, and deliverables, supported by trained project coordinators and a national team of professionals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and objectives so that everyone understands how they contribute to project success.
• Use internal financial and project tracking systems (including Oracle) to monitor and manage project performance, forecasts, and profitability.
• Apply proven project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to align with stakeholder expectations and meet business needs.
• Drive client engagement throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear, direct communication and embodying WSP’s values of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Oversee and integrate work across scopes such as environmental permitting, field programs, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, geotechnical assessments, and other engineering tasks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks using structured risk registers, proactively addressing issues before they impact schedule, quality, or cost.

• Hold yourself and others accountable for safety, quality, and delivery, remaining calm, solutions-focused, and resourceful under pressure.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline, with a solid foundation in technical or consulting environments.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience, including at least four (4) years of project management experience in consulting, mining, environmental, or engineering contexts.
• Proven experience managing project financials (budgets, forecasts, change orders) and scope change, including the use of tools such as MS Excel or similar for planning, tracking, and analysis.
• Familiarity with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), with the ability to apply structured methodologies to planning, risk management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Demonstrated success leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams of consultants, and managing both clients and subcontractors on complex projects.
• Experience using scheduling tools and internal systems; experience with Oracle-based financial tracking is a strong asset.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with a developing leadership profile — you stay calm under pressure and can navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• English fluency is required; additional languages such as French or Spanish are considered strong assets.
• A PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation, or progress toward it, is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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.

#WeAreWSPCompensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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.Make Your Mark with WSPIf you’re driven by purposeful project work in the mining sector and energized by leading multidisciplinary teams, this is your chance to shape projects that matter to communities across Canada.Bring your project management expertise, your curiosity, and your ambition — and help us redefine what’s possible for mining consulting at WSP.

Company

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. 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. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here. Apply To This Job