Senior Blasting and Vibration Consultant (Toronto)

Shape the future of Canada’s largest mining, energy and infrastructure projects by applying your blasting, vibration monitoring and technical leadership expertise to complex, real‑world challenges. From controlled blasting in diverse environments to evaluating environmental impacts, your work will directly contribute to safer operations, better designs and smarter project execution across the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver drilling, blasting, and blast vibration assessment projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop, optimize, and review blast designs—including drill patterns, charge sizing, and timing sequences—to enhance fragmentation and support project performance.
• Apply geotechnical and geological assessments to inform blasting strategies, wall control, and environmental risk mitigation.
• Implement, interpret and report on vibration, air overpressure, and flyrock monitoring programs for compliance and environmental protection.
• Prepare high‑quality technical documentation: studies, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and client presentations.
• Mentor junior and intermediate professionals, sharing knowledge, guiding work, and fostering skill development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Rock Mechanics, Mining and Environmental Management groups to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Engage with clients to present findings, respond to technical inquiries, and support long‑term blasting programs through remote and on‑site reviews.
• Advance WSP’s profile by participating in industry conferences, technical work groups, and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations governing blasting operations and environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering with a blasting focus; Master’s degree considered an asset.
• Active Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) membership.
• Proven experience as a blasting expert in mining, construction, or multi‑environment blasting applications (open pit, underground, urban, marine, demolition).
• Advanced knowledge of blasting design, vibration monitoring, air and water overpressure assessment, and environmental impact evaluation.
• Certification in blasting operations (e.g., Blaster’s License/Certificate).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience preparing detailed technical reports.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Canadian project sites as required.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset, especially for Ontario‑based clients.

Compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, and client HSE policies when working at client locations, is expected.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.