Project Manager

WSP Canada; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead hazards materials and indoor environmental quality projects. You will manage client relationships and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver healthier, safer buildings.

The role offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities to develop technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and grow within a leading Canadian engineering and advisory firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, or industrial hygiene projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and industry regulations.
• Experience in preparing technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, and industrial hygiene projects from proposal through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful client outcomes.
• Conduct and oversee building assessments, inspections, investigations, and reporting.
• Support clients in identifying environmental health and safety risks and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior professionals and contribute to technical excellence and learning.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying growth opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Environmental health & safety

Client communication

Report writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related discipline

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

Join WSP's Atlantic Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance Team as an experienced Project Manager - Hazardous Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality Consultant. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement and home office location, this role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that help clients create healthier, safer, and more sustainable environments.

Working across hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, and industrial hygiene projects, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to solutions that protect people, property, and communities.

Your Impact

• Lead hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, and industrial hygiene projects from proposal through delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful client outcomes.
• Conduct and oversee building assessments, inspections, investigations, and reporting activities.
• Support clients in identifying environmental health and safety risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior professionals and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future project growth.
• Contribute to healthier workplaces, safer buildings, and improved environmental performance across Atlantic Canada.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing projects involving hazardous materials assessments, indoor environmental quality, industrial hygiene, or related environmental consulting services.
• Strong understanding of relevant federal, provincial, and industry regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, scope management, and client communication.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required, including field and site-based work activities.

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

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $84,500 - $131,000

MB & ON: $77,100 - $124,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $76,300 - $119,300

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.

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance that you comply with 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 .