HSE Site Representative

WSP Global Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to project site paid byEmployer

Remote Arctic rotation with 12-hour Sh

Competitive salary

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a field-based Health & Safety professional to support remediation and ice road projects in Canada's North, reporting to the Project Manager. You will provide hands-on H&S support, ensuring work aligns with project programs and legal requirements.

The role features a remote Arctic rotation with 12-hour workdays (2 weeks on/2 weeks off), beginning January 2027. Travel to site is paid by WSP, with potential extension based on weather and project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of health and safety experience in field projects.
• Experience implementing HSE programs and promoting safety culture.
• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, JSAs, FLRAs, inspections and incident reporting.
• First Aid Level 1 Certification or equivalent with WSCC Familiarization training.
• Strong written and verbal communication for orientations and training.
• Ability to work with clients, contractors and multi-employer sites.
• Willingness to rotate remotely for 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe field execution and identify hazards with crews.
• Support compliance with legislation and client requirements.
• Develop and review H&S documentation and JSAs.
• Assess field risks via FLRA reviews and inspections.
• Lead site safety activities, trainings and meetings.
• Respond to unsafe conditions and suspend work when needed.
• Document safety events and perform root cause analysis.
• Represent H&S with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Health & safety field exp

Field-based project support

Hazard identification & risk assess

JSAs/FLRAs/inspections

Incident reporting & root cause

Strong communication

Remote Arctic rotation ability

MS Office 365

Education

First Aid Level 1 Certification

WSCC Supervisor OHS Familiarization

Tools

MS Office 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

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 - Take your health and safety expertise into the field and help support safe project delivery in Canada’s North.

This field-based role will support remediation projects and ice road construction in the Northwest Territories. Working as part of the WSP field team and reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll provide hands‑on health and safety support to crews while helping ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable requirements and project‑specific health and safety programs.

This is a rotation-based position at a remote Arctic project location near Inuvik or Tuktoyaktuk, NT , with 12-hour workdays while on rotation (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off) . Travel to the project location is paid for by WSP. The assignment is anticipated to begin in January 2027 and continue through March/April 2027, weather dependent, with the potential to extend .

Your Impact

• Champion safe field execution by working directly with project supervisors, WSP personnel, contractors, and field crews to identify hazards and implement practical controls.

• Support compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, codes and standards, along with WSP and client‑specific requirements.

• Develop, review and maintain project‑specific health and safety documentation, including H&S programs, emergency response plans, work plans and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

• Assess and control field risks through workplace observations and inspections, JSA preparation and review, Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) reviews, and corrective actions.

• Lead site‑level safety activities , including orientations, worker instruction and training, daily tailgate meetings, weekly safety meetings, and coordination across multi‑employer worksites.

• Respond decisively to unsafe conditions , taking prudent action to reduce hazards and suspending operations when work threatens the health or safety of workers or the public.

• Investigate and document safety events , including near misses and incidents, complete root cause analyses, and maintain required safety reports, records, statistics, person‑hours and equipment hours.

• Represent health and safety with clients and project stakeholders through meetings, inspections, Joint Health and Safety Committee activities where applicable, and clear communication of project safety performance.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A minimum of 3 years of health and safety experience , preferably supporting field projects in northern or cold‑climate environments.

• Demonstrated experience implementing health and safety programs and promoting a strong safety culture on active project sites.

• Practical knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, JSAs, FLRAs, inspections, incident reporting and root cause analysis.

• Valid First Aid Level 1 or equivalent , or the ability to obtain it within two weeks of employment, together with valid WSCC Supervisor OHS Familiarization training , or the ability to successfully complete the training.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver health and safety orientations, training and presentations and communicate technical safety requirements clearly.

• Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, field crews and other third parties in a multi‑employer project environment.

• Ability to work a remote Arctic rotation with 12-hour workdays , operate in field conditions, and wear all required PPE, including a respirator where required.

• A valid full‑class driver’s licence and working proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 , including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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: $92,000 - $121,900

MB & ON: $84,000 - $115,600

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $83,100 - $110,400

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

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .