Advisor, HSE

WSP Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Advisor, HSE to partner with project teams and leaders to anticipate risk, strengthen planning, and implement practical, safety-focused solutions across our Canadian projects.

You will provide trusted advice, review HSE plans, and help embed WSP's HSE Management System into daily operations. This role involves about 50% travel and a balance of site and office work.

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of progressively responsible HSE experience supporting industrial or construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and industry practices.
• Experience conducting project inspections or audits, reviewing HSE documentation and supporting incident investigations and root‑cause analyses.
• A professional designation such as CRSP, CRST, CHSO or CHSC is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites; ~50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and project leaders to assess HSE risks and align advisory services with operational priorities.
• Strengthen project planning through risk assessments, safe job procedures, and the Hierarchy of Controls.
• Review project HSE plans and documentation to support consistent policy application.
• Monitor compliance with requirements through site inspections, audits and reports.
• Advise project teams on emerging HSE issues and corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations and root‑cause analyses; track corrective actions.
• Coach leaders and professionals to strengthen HSE knowledge and accountability.
• Advance continuous improvement by interpreting leading and lagging indicators and contributing to training.

Skills

HSE guidance

Industrial safety experience

Communication skills

Bilingual (French/English)

HSE certifications (CRSP/CRST/CHSO/CH

Education

Env, Health & Safety degree or equivalent

Tools

Auditing & inspection practices

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Build the Future with Us

Help shape a strong culture of health, safety and environmental excellence across WSP's business sectors. As an Advisor, HSE, you will partner with operational leaders and project teams to anticipate risk, strengthen project planning and implement practical solutions that protect our people while supporting successful project delivery.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, HSE Operations, you will provide trusted advice across complex projects, influence meaningful improvements and help embed WSP's HSE Management System into day-to-day business operations. This role combines strategic partnership, hands‑on project support, coaching and regular engagement at project sites.

Your Impact

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.

The Skills That Set You Apart

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.

A professional designation such as CRSP, CRST, CHSO or CHSC is considered an asset.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence project leaders and translate technical requirements into practical actions. Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites. The role is expected to involve approximately 50% office‑based work and 50% travel or site visits, adjusted according to seasonal and business needs.

Why Choose WSP?

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 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: $106,800 - $141,400
• MB & ON: $97,400 - $134,100
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $96,400 - $128,100

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.

Ready to Make Safety Matter?

Bring your HSE expertise to a role where your advice will directly influence projects, people and operational decisions. and help WSP create safer workplaces, stronger project outcomes and a culture in which everyone plays a role in preventing harm.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 .