Description

Your Impact includes conducting geotechnical rock core logging and mapping at operating and abandoned mine sites, supervising drilling and earthworks subcontractors, and overseeing rehabilitation activities such as backfilling, concrete‑cap construction, fence and bat‑gate installation. You will apply problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in the field, maintain regular communication with senior project teams, and utilise survey equipment like cavity scanners, sonar, drones and surface tools. Data will be compiled and reviewed using Excel, Word, AutoCAD and other software, with analysis performed for rock‑mass characterisation, stability assessments and rehabilitation option development. You will also assist in report and proposal preparation, field planning, health‑and‑safety plans and contractor coordination.

• Conduct rock core logging, mapping and geotechnical investigations at active and abandoned mine sites.
• Supervise drilling, earthworks and subcontractors during field investigations.
• Oversee rehabilitation works such as backfilling, concrete caps, fence and bat‑gate installations.
• Use survey tools quotient (cavity scanners, sonar, drones, surface equipment) and compile data in Excel, Word and AutoCAD.
• Perform rock‑mass characterisation, stability analysis and develop rehabilitation options.
• Prepare reports, proposals, health‑and‑safety plans and coordinate contractors.

Requirements

The Skills That Set You Apart: a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (geotechnical/rock mechanics) or Geological Engineering, or a technician/technologist qualification, with eligibility for professional registration. Experience working outdoors in remote locations such as Northern Ontario and Québec, a valid Ontario driver’s licence (off‑road experience is an asset), ability to lift at least 15 kg and willingness to travel. Candidates must be living in or willing to relocate to Sudbury or Timmins.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Geological Engineering (or relevant technician qualification) and be eligible for professional registration.
• Have field experience in remote Northern Ontario/Québec, a valid Ontario driver’s licence and ability to lift ≥15 kg.
• Be willing to relocate to Sudbury or Timmins.

Benefits

The Opportunity: Shape Something Different – you’re not just looking for another job, you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as a Junior Rock Mechanics Consultant on our Mining team, working on projects that safeguard communities and advance sustainable mining practices.

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities and advance humanity, and we are proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. Our global community of brilliant minds offers limitless opportunities, flexible work‑life balance and the chance to tailor your role to match your ambition. You will join a company that values people, reputation, local dedication with international scale, future focus, collaboration, an empowering culture and accountability.

Compensation ranges are $73,400–$97,200 in BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU; $67,000–$92,200 in MB & ON; and $66,300–$88,000 in Atlantic Provinces & QC, with final salary dependent on education, experience and other factors.

• Join a Top 100 Canadian employer offering flexible work‑life balance, global mentorship, career growth and competitive salary ranges.

Training + Development

Interview process

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