THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our Mine Process and Infrastructure Team in Canada is growing, and we’re looking for a Laboratory Manager to lead transformative solutions that directly support our projects and partners. If you thrive on innovation, embrace problem-solving, and lead with confidence, this is your opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical experts.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO WSP:

We’re looking for trailblazers who bring expertise, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

• Deep knowledge - A post-secondary degree in Civil, Chemical, or Metallurgical Engineering / Technology (or related discipline);
• Proven expertise - At least 12 years of hands-on tailings materials testing experience, including rheology, dewatering, and compressive strength assessments;
• Technical mastery - Sound understanding of industry-standard procedures (ASTM, AASHTO, CSA);
• Visionary leadership - A track record of guiding teams and collaborating with project managers to resolve competing priorities with clarity and confidence;
• Agility and precision - Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, seamlessly juggling multiple projects;
• Digital fluency - Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for data interpretation and reporting;
• Global curiosity - While this role is laboratory based, enthusiasm for national and international travel to support field programs is a strong advantage;
• Safety-first mindset - A commitment to workplace safety, with First Aid and WHMIS training considered an asset.

If you’re ready to push boundaries in laboratory innovation, we want to hear from you.
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

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