What if you could redefine what’s possible?

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

Your Impact Starts Here.
Shape the future of Canada’s largest mining, energy and infrastructure projects by applying your blasting, vibration monitoring and technical leadership expertise to complex, real‑world challenges. From controlled blasting in diverse environments to evaluating environmental impacts, your work will directly contribute to safer operations, better designs and smarter project execution across the country.#GlobalMining

Your Impact

• Lead and deliver drilling, blasting, and blast vibration assessment projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop, optimize, and review blast designs—including drill patterns, charge sizing, and timing sequences—to enhance fragmentation and support project performance.
• Apply geotechnical and geological assessments to inform blasting strategies, wall control, and environmental risk mitigation.
• Implement, interpret and report on vibration, air overpressure, and flyrock monitoring programs for compliance and environmental protection.
• Prepare high‑quality technical documentation: studies, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and client presentations.
• Mentor junior and intermediate professionals, sharing knowledge, guiding work, and fostering skill development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Rock Mechanics, Mining and Environmental Management groups to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Engage with clients to present findings, respond to technical inquiries, and support long‑term blasting programs through remote and on‑site reviews.
• Advance WSP’s profile by participating in industry conferences, technical work groups, and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations governing blasting operations and environmental protection.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering with a blasting focus; Master’s degree considered an asset.
• Active Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) membership.
• Proven experience as a blasting expert in mining, construction, or multi‑environment blasting applications (open pit, underground, urban, marine, demolition).
• Advanced knowledge of blasting design, vibration monitoring, air and water overpressure assessment, and environmental impact evaluation.
• Certification in blasting operations (e.g., Blaster’s License/Certificate).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience preparing detailed technical reports.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Canadian project sites as required.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset, especially for Ontario‑based clients.

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’ll 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: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $104,500 – $140,700

 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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Step into a role that blends deep technical challenge with national impact. Your expertise in blasting and vibration monitoring will help shape safer, more efficient and more sustainable projects across Canada. Join a team that values your insight, supports your growth, and empowers your ideas.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._