Senior Process Engineer - Mining

Job Description

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 Opportunity

Shape the World Around You - Step into a high-impact role as a Senior Process Engineer, where your expertise will drive innovation in mining, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Join a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking. In this role, you'll contribute to transformative projects that redefine industry standards and deliver real-world impact.

Your Impact

• Deliver process designs that enhance efficiency and sustainability across mining operations


• Lead the development of laboratory testing protocols to improve backfill and material handling practices


• Apply advanced calculations and field data to inform project decisions and optimize performance


• Prepare equipment specifications and technical documentation that meet complex project needs


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and excellence


• Support audits, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities for mining infrastructure


• Collaborate on proposals and reports that shape the future of resource development

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering


• 15+ years of consulting or operational experience in mining or milling environments


• Proven expertise in backfill plant design (hydraulic fill, paste fill, cemented rockfill), tailings disposal systems, and comminution processes


• Experience developing underground distribution systems and slurry transport models


• Skilled in establishing lab protocols for thickening, filtration, rheology, and UCS testing


• Professional Engineer designation and valid driver's license


• Proficient in Microsoft tools and committed to safety-first execution


• Passionate about making a meaningful impact through engineering excellence

Why Choose WSP?

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

• Proudly Canadian - born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries


• A global community of brilliant minds - collaborate with experts who share your drive for innovation and problem-solving


• Limitless opportunities - tailor your role to match your ambition and make a tangible impact on projects that matter


• Flexible work, real balance - prioritize what's important while contributing to solutions that improve lives and environments


• A culture built on collaboration and purpose - work alongside people who care deeply about shaping a sustainable future

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

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.

About WSP

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.

Our Culture

• 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

Important Information

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.

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