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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Advisor – HSE

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEdmonton, AB, CanadaCA$96.4k - CA$141.4k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution in environment, health and safety, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Eight to ten years of progressively responsible HSE experience supporting industrial or construction projects.
  • Intermediate-to-senior-level experience providing HSE guidance within complex operational or project environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Canadian provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and recognized industry practices.
  • Experience conducting project inspections or audits, reviewing HSE documentation and supporting incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence project leaders and translate technical requirements into practical actions.
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business and project leaders to assess HSE risks and align advisory services with operational priorities and injury-prevention objectives.
  • Strengthen project planning through risk assessments, safe job procedures, the Hierarchy of Controls and meaningful employee consultation.
  • Review project HSE plans and documentation to support the consistent application of WSP policies, programs, procedures and processes.
  • Monitor compliance with WSP requirements and applicable provincial and federal regulations through frequent site inspections, audits and documented reports.
  • Advise project teams on emerging HSE issues, incident trends, corrective actions and practical risk-reduction strategies.
  • Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses, including the identification, tracking and closure of corrective actions.
  • Coach business leaders and professional employees, helping strengthen HSE knowledge, accountability and decision-making across the organization.
  • Advance continuous improvement by interpreting leading and lagging indicators, supporting emergency preparedness and contributing subject-matter expertise to HSE training, communications and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • A professional designation such as CRSP, CRST, CHSO or CHSC is considered an asset.
  • Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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