Senior Water Quality Modeller
About The Position
As a Senior Water Quality Modeller, you will play a pivotal leadership role delivering complex water quality modelling and environmental assessment work, primarily supporting Canada’s mining sector. Based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton, you’ll join a highly respected team of more than 20 water quality scientists and engineers known for technical excellence and regulatory credibility. In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary project teams, guide advanced modelling programs, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, regulators, and stakeholders—shaping outcomes that protect water resources and advance sustainable development. If you’re ready to apply your modelling expertise at scale, influence high‑profile decisions, and lead work that stands up to regulatory and technical scrutiny, this is your opportunity to make your mark with WSP.
Requirements
- A university degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline (M.Sc. or higher preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in water quality modelling and environmental assessment
- Advanced knowledge of multiple water quality modelling software platforms
- Strong familiarity with Canadian environmental assessment and permitting processes, particularly within mining
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, reviewing deliverables, and leading technical teams in a consulting environment
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly through reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
- A collaborative mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Responsibilities
- Leading water quality modelling and assessment programs for large, complex mining and environmental projects
- Directing model development, calibration, validation, and interpretation to support environmental assessments and regulatory submissions
- Overseeing multiple projects to ensure technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget performance
- Designing and supervising field programs, including baseline, operational, aquatic effects, and construction monitoring
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to secure environmental permits, water licences, and regulatory approvals
- Mentoring and developing junior and intermediate staff, strengthening both technical and consulting capabilities
- Acting as a senior technical representative with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, including expert witness participation when required
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
