Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant - Mining
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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
WSP's Mining Environmental Approvals Team has an opportunity for an Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant - Mining.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgment, regulatory experience, and a practical understanding of how effects to the natural environment are addressed within mining approvals. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects while fostering professional development and career growth. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of related experience in a consulting environment and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
#GlobalMining
Your Impact
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
#WeAreWSP
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 - $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 - $112,400
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?
Find out what it's like to work at WSP - and how you can make an impact.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 .
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
WSP's Mining Environmental Approvals Team has an opportunity for an Environmental Permitting and Approvals Consultant - Mining.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgment, regulatory experience, and a practical understanding of how effects to the natural environment are addressed within mining approvals. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects while fostering professional development and career growth. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of related experience in a consulting environment and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
#GlobalMining
Your Impact
- Support and lead environmental approvals for proposed and operating mines in Ontario, with a primary focus on approvals related to lands management, such as approvals related to dams, mineral waste facilities, forestry resources, aggregate resources, access roads and transmission lines
- Prepare and review permit / approval applications, technical reports and environmental management / monitoring plans related to mine development and expansion, and closure planning
- Work collaboratively with our in-house experts in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, aquatic resources, engineering and others to provide technical and regulatory support to mining projects
- Develop and contribute to comprehensive environmental documents that align with WSP's quality standards, while meeting client budgetary and scheduling requirements
- Effectively liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to facilitate the approvals process
- Mentor less experienced professionals as required, encouraging growth and success within the team
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline from a recognized university (post graduate degree considered an asset) such as environmental studies, physical geography / geology, engineering or biology with progressive experience, ideally including consulting to private sector clients
- Five or more years' experience demonstrating a high degree of understanding of the interrelationships between development and environmental effects, with particular emphasis on northern climates
- Experience with the Ontario and Federal regulatory regimes, and environmental assessment and approvals processes applicable to metal mining
- Attention to detail and strong communicator (both written and verbal) in English
- Current or future eligibility for P.Geo. or P.Eng. viewed favorably
- Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment having an ability to multi-task and work with multidisciplinary project teams to execute projects collaboratively
- Role commensurate with experience
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: $93,700 - $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 - $112,400
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?
Find out what it's like to work at WSP - and how you can make an impact.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 .
About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-07-08
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