Advisor, Climate risk and resilience

WSP; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 81,100 - 107,700; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Montreal is seeking a skilled professional to lead climate risk and resilience projects to strengthen infrastructure across Canada. You will manage assignments ensuring quality and financial targets, while collaborating with teams in diverse environments.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 7+ years of experience, and excellent skills in risk analysis and workshop facilitation. WSP fosters an inclusive culture and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering services within multidisciplinary teams.
• 5+ years of experience in climate change and resilience.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of climate risk projects for clients.
• Manage multiple assignments ensuring quality and financial objectives.
• Prepare clear reports translating technical data for clients.
• Facilitate workshops for risk identification and adaptation measures.
• Support business development with existing and potential clients.

Skills

Workshop facilitation

Risk analysis

Project management

Climate risk assessment

Digital solutions

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences

Master’s or doctoral degree

Job description

As part of our national Climate Change, Resilience, and Sustainability team, you will directly contribute to projects that strengthen the resilience of public and private infrastructure across the country. You will work alongside engineers, urban planners, economists, and scientists committed to building sustainable assets adapted to emerging climate risks.

Your Impact

• Lead the delivery of leading-edge climate risk and resilience projects for public and private clients.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and achievement of financial objectives.
• Contribute to environmental advisory services and collaborate with multiple WSP business lines to deliver strategic solutions (infrastructure, energy, mining, corporate sustainability).
• Oversee the preparation of clear and compelling reports that translate technical data and align with client needs.
• Guide the development of digital tools integrated into projects to support interactive communication of results.
• Facilitate workshops focused on risk identification, vulnerability analysis, prioritization, and the co-design of adaptation measures.
• Support business development with existing and potential clients at both local and national levels.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Contribute to knowledge advancement and continuous improvement of processes within your area of expertise.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field; a master’s or doctoral degree is an asset.
• Professional designation (RPP, P.Eng., PMP, etc.) is an asset.
• 7+ years of experience delivering services within multidisciplinary teams; 5+ years in climate change and resilience.
• Strong understanding of climate risk assessment protocols and standards, as well as relevant climate data.
• Excellent skills in workshop facilitation, risk analysis, and the design of adaptation measures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, client relationships, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience with digital solutions (interactive dashboards, scenario tools, automation).
• Curiosity, autonomy, collaboration, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Bilingualism french-english is required, as the ideal candidate will collaborate with teams across Canada, which is an asset for our diverse work environments.

• Ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: 89800$ – 118900$
MB & ON: 81900$ – 112800$
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: 81100$ – 107700

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the range listed above based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.