Resources Coordinator - Terrestrial Science

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 56,481 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Resource Coordinator in Canada to align talent with opportunity, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. You will work closely with technical teams and leaders to drive efficient project delivery while supporting staff growth.

With 1–5 years of related experience, you will manage staffing plans, utilize scheduling tools, and collaborate across teams to optimize resources amid evolving project demands.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in resource coordination, scheduling, or project support.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving mindset with adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and utilization tracking.
• Proficiency in Excel and resource planning or scheduling tools.
• Collaborative approach focused on project success and employee growth.
• Awareness of HSSE and fit-for-duty requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign staff to projects based on skills, availability, and project requirements to enable successful delivery outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, real-time resource plans that provide visibility into team capacity and utilization.
• Monitor and adjust staffing allocations as project needs evolve, ensuring agility and responsiveness.
• Track employee availability, capabilities, and development goals to support effective workforce planning.
• Collaborate with project leaders to resolve scheduling conflicts and identify optimal resourcing solutions.
• Build strong relationships across teams to connect employees with meaningful project opportunities.
• Support workforce planning by identifying future staffing needs, skills gaps, and development priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of resource management processes, tools, and reporting.

Skills

Resource coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Workforce planning

Excel

Tools

Resource planning tools

Scheduling tools

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? 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

Step into a dynamic role where your coordination expertise helps power project success and workforce optimization. As a Resource Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in aligning talent with opportunity—ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. Working closely with technical teams and leadership, you’ll help drive efficient project delivery while supporting the growth and development of our people.

Your Impact

• Coordinate and assign staff to projects based on skills, availability, and project requirements to enable successful delivery outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, real‑time resource plans that provide visibility into team capacity and utilization.
• Monitor and adjust staffing allocations as project needs evolve, ensuring agility and responsiveness.
• Track employee availability, capabilities, and development goals to support effective workforce planning.
• Collaborate with project leaders to resolve scheduling conflicts and identify optimal resourcing solutions.
• Build strong relationships across teams to connect employees with meaningful project opportunities.
• Support workforce planning by identifying future staffing needs, skills gaps, and development priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of resource management processes, tools, and reporting.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 1–5 years of experience in resource coordination, scheduling, or project support within a consulting or project‑based environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving mindset with adaptability in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Familiarity with workforce planning, utilization tracking, or project coordination practices.
• Proficiency in Excel and resource planning or scheduling tools.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on supporting both project success and employee growth.
• Awareness of HSSE and fit‑for‑duty requirements is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $41.40 - $54.90
MB & ON: $37.80 - $52.10
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $37.40 - $49.70

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 Your Mark?

Bring your coordination expertise and people‑first mindset to a role where you can directly influence team success and project delivery. Join us in building high‑performing teams, enabling impactful work, and shaping a stronger future—together.

About Us

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.

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.