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You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.\nWe are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.\nWith an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.\nWe are pathfinders and impact makers.\nWe are Visioneers.\nWe are WSP.\nThe Opportunity\nInnovate and Lead\nIn this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is theopportunity for you.\nBased in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton, you'll contribute as a Senior / Principal Geoscientist / Geochemist / Hydrogeochemist, providing subject-matter leadership in mineralogy, geology, metal leaching, acid rock drainage, and mine-water geochemistry. You'll guide complex assignments from baseline studies and mine design through environmental assessment, permitting, construction, operations, and closure, while building trusted client relationships and developing the next generation of technical professionals.\nYour Impact\nLead geochemistry and hydrogeochemistryprograms that strengthen mine design, environmental assessment, permitting, construction, operations, and closure decisions.\n\nDeliver geochemical baseline studies and predictive modelling that connect mineralogy, metal leaching, acid rock drainage, surface water, groundwater, hydrology, hydrogeology, and water treatment.\n\nGuidemultidisciplinary teams in developing technically defensible environmental impact assessment submissions, translating complex evidence into clear strategies for clients and regulators.\n\nDrive project identification, scoping, proposal development, and client engagement to expand WSP's mining geochemistry services and create enduring partnerships.\n\nProvide qualified professional and health and safety site visits that support accountable technical oversight and safe project delivery.\n\nStrengthen technical excellence by mentoring junior professionals, reviewing complex work, and advancing consistent geochemical methods, tools, and knowledge across WSP.\n\nThe Skills That Set You Apart\nA degree in geology, geoscience, geochemistry, or hydrogeology, combined with 10+ years of mining industry experience; an MSc or PhD in geochemistry, geology, geological engineering, hydrology, chemistry, or a related field is an asset.\n\nRecognized subject-matterexpertise in mineralogy, geology, metal leaching, and acid rock drainage, with the judgement to guide technically complex mining assignments.\n\nProven experience leading and delivering geochemistry projects across mine design, environmental assessment, permitting, construction, operations, and closure.\n\nDemonstrated experience delivering geochemical baseline and modelling studies for environmental impact assessment submissions, supported by knowledge of surface water-groundwater interactions, hydrology, hydrogeology, and water treatment.\n\nStrong capability in business development, client engagement, project identification and scoping, multidisciplinary proposal leadership, and project delivery; project management certification such as PMP is an asset.\n\nRegistration as a Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, or Alberta, or eligibility to obtain registration within 6 months of starting with WSP.\n\nExperience conducting qualified professional and health and safety visits to mine projects, mentoring junior staff, and travelling to project sites; a valid driver's licenceis an asset.\n\nProficiency with geochemical and mining software such as MIN3P, PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, GoldSim, ioGAS, or Leapfrog; experience with EQuIS, Access, Power BI, Python, R, or Excel macros is an asset.\n\nWhy Choose WSP?\nWe exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.\nProudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026\n\nA global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.\n\nLimitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.\n\nFlexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.\n\nCompensation\nAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 - $175,800\n\nMB & ON: $121,100 - $166,700\n\nNB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 - $159,200\n\nDisclosure: 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. 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