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    • 10–15 years of progressive experience in mine waste, tailings, or geotechnical engineering.
    • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering…
    • Develop long‑term tailings, waste, and water management strategies aligned with environmental and regulatory expectations.
    • Master’s degree in a related field.
    • Monitor and evaluate performance of tailings and waste rock systems.
    • Knowledge of geotechnical principles, tailings management, and dam engineering.
    • 15+ years of progressive experience in tailings, mine waste, or geotechnical engineering.
    • Guide technical reviews, sign‑off, and governance for high‑profile…
    • Model tailings deposition and support water balance planning.
    • Design tailings infrastructure and coordinate barge/pipeline moves.
    • Parental leave top-up program.
    • Collect and maintain tailings data and produce regular reports.
    • Track costs associated with tailings activities and manage critical parts inventory.
    • Quality control and risk management for tailings deposition.
    • Monitor, compile and review data to ensure compliance with the tailings deposition plan.
    • Supervise and provide guidance to intermediate or junior engineers as required.
    • Develop, implement and maintain medium and long-range dam construction plans…
    • Previous geotechnical engineering and tailings management experience, minimum 8yrs.
    • Demonstrated experience with dam safety activities, geotechnical engineering…
    • 8+ years of related industry experience, previous experience in oil sands tailings is preferred.
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    • Minimum of 15 years of experience in mining consulting engineering, with in-depth expertise in mine tailings management.
    • You’ll assist senior engineers with geotechnical investigations, design work, and data analysis, ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory standards.
    • Support design, analysis, and management of mine waste facilities (tailings, waste rock, water management structures).
    • Ability to share and pass on knowledge.
    • You must be eligible to register as professional engineer in Canada.
    • Your experience will be applied to the planning, investigation, assessment, design and…
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Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer - job post

WSP
3.7 out of 5 stars
237 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
$123,300–$179,100 a year
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Job details

Pay

  • $123,300–$179,100 a year

Location

237 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Full job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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

Build the Future with Us
Shape the future of mining infrastructure by joining WSP’s evolving mining practice. In this senior leadership role, you’ll guide complex mine waste projects, influence sustainable outcomes, and mentor the next generation of engineers—delivering solutions that matter to communities and the environment.
#GlobalMining

Your Impact

  • Design and evaluate tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and integrated water management systems with safety and sustainability at the forefront
  • Lead geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations to support critical project and business decisions
  • Provide strategic input into permitting, environmental planning, and risk management frameworks
  • Oversee projects from concept through execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and globally
  • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical excellence and career growth
  • Champion innovative mine waste management strategies and sustainable mining practices
  • Build trusted client relationships and support business development initiatives
  • Represent WSP in client engagements, regulatory discussions, and industry forums

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in mine waste, tailings, or geotechnical engineering
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada
  • Demonstrated expertise in tailings dam design, closure planning, and risk‑based decision‑making
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects
  • Strong understanding of permitting, environmental, and regulatory processes in the mining sector
  • A passion for mentorship, innovation, and advancing sustainable engineering solutions

Why Choose WSP?

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.
#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and be part of a global team that’s shaping sustainable mining solutions and advancing communities for generations to come.

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 .
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