Senior Project Manager - Mining Consulting

The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Step into a leadership role where your project management expertise directly shapes responsible mining development across Canada. As a Project Manager – Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) , you will lead complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects, guiding teams and clients through the environmental assessment and permitting process with clarity, integrity, and impact. Supported by WSP’s deep technical bench and national network, you’ll deliver projects that balance development, environmental stewardship, and community outcomes.

Your Impact

• Lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects for mining developments from initiation through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resourcing and risk while maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including environmental, social, and permitting specialists.
• Act as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships through clear, ethical, and proactive communication.
• Apply project management tools, methods, and best practices aligned with PMI standards.
• Track project financial performance, manage change orders, and control scope evolution.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks using structured risk registers.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional project management experience , including 3+ years in consulting .
• Demonstrated experience with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment processes in Canada (federal and/or provincial).
• Proven ability to manage multi‑disciplinary consulting teams and subcontractors.
• Strong expertise in project financial tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI) .
• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 , with advanced project planning and tracking skills.
• Action‑oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and effective under pressure.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re driven to lead meaningful environmental projects and want to be part of a global team shaping a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you .

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.