Senior Geologist

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is growing and we are looking to add a Senior Geologist to our Canada Wide Mining Engineering & Stability group. This is an opportunity for you to join some of the best and brightest in the Mining industry.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP #WithWSPYouCan

What you can expect to do here:

• Develop and refine geological models to support resource estimation;
• Estimate mineral resources with precision and accuracy;
• Conduct thorough site investigations and audits to ensure compliance and quality standards;
• Lead quality assurance and quality control reviews on various projects;
• Contribute to and critically review technical reports and studies;
• Collaborate on the preparation and definition of scope for geological mining studies including Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS) and Feasibility Studies (FS);
• Drive business growth by promoting WSP’s capabilities and attracting new clients;
• Attend and participate in client meetings, field reviews, and project oversight, often on short notice and across various locations;
• Perform additional duties as required to support project success.
  
  
  

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor Degree in geology from a recognized university and/or equivalent qualification;
• Minimum 10+ years of resource estimation experience in a variety of commodities and deposit types, preferably within a consulting environment;
• Registered as a Professional Geologist in Canada or equivalent;
• Familiar with international and public disclosure and reporting codes, including NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC, SAMREC, SME Guide, Competent Persons Reports, Mineral Resource Reports, etc.;
• Skills in geostatistics and resources estimations;
• Knowledge of mining fundamentals and techniques, rock mechanics, and mineral processing;
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite;
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software, mapping & geological database software: Datamine, Surpac, Minesight, Vulcan, Leapfrog Geo, Isatis, etc.;
• Knowledge and experience with scripts and macros;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner;
• Flexibility to travel as required for project work;
• Fluent in the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work and complete tasks with limited supervision, make informed decisions, and take responsibility on technical matters;
• Possess a team player attitude and be able to work in project team environment.
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.