Senior Industrial Hygienist and Business Development Lead

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Industrial/Occupational Hygienist and Business Development Lead for the OHS Group in Western Canada. Lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor staff, and drive growth through proposals and client engagement, shaping the future of occupational hygiene and safety.

You will interpret regulatory frameworks such as WorkSafeBC, deliver risk assessments, and develop client-focused safety strategies across industries, while representing WSP in professional communities.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of progressive experience across occupational hygiene, safety, hazardous materials, and indoor air quality consulting.
• CIH or ROH designation (or eligibility within 12 months), with CRSP certification and WorkSafeBC Level S as valuable assets.
• Strong business development acumen, with a proven ability to build client relationships, prepare winning proposals, and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex occupational hygiene and safety projects across Western Canada with focus on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow the OHS portfolio, including proposal writing and client outreach.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering collaboration, learning, and accountability.

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Safety consulting

Project leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Occupational/Environmental Hygiene degree

Job description

Job Description

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

You want

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

Innovate and Lead – This is your opportunity to shape the future of occupational hygiene and safety in Western Canada. As a Senior Industrial/Occupational Hygienist and Business Development Lead for the OHS Group, you’ll be at the forefront of technical delivery and strategic growth. You’ll lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior professionals, and drive business development initiatives that expand our impact across industries and communities. From proposal development to client engagement, your leadership will help define the next chapter of our OHS practice.

Your Impact

• Lead complex occupational hygiene and safety projects in across Western Canada, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow our OHS portfolio, including proposal writing, client outreach, and opportunity tracking
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability
• Deliver risk assessments and exposure evaluations for biological, chemical, and physical hazards
• Interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (e.g. WorkSafeBC) and Standards and Guideline (CSA, ANSI, ACGIH, NIOSH) to guide client compliance and safety strategies
• Prepare and deliver training programs, technical reports, and client presentations
• Represent WSP in professional communities (e.g., AIHA), contributing to thought leadership and industry advancement

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 8 to 15 years of progressive experience across occupational hygiene, safety, hazardous materials, and indoor air quality consulting.
• Advanced academic grounding through an undergraduate or graduate degree in Occupational/Environmental Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related discipline.
• CIH or ROH designation (or eligibility within 12 months), with CRSP certification and WorkSafeBC Level S as valuable additional assets.
• Strong business development acumen, with a proven ability to build client relationships prepare winning proposals, and manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership in project management, including financial oversight, scheduling, and change management.
• Hands‑on field experience supported by expertise in developing risk assessments, management plans, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans, as well as conducting audits.
• Skilled in project planning, risk mitigation, and engaging diverse stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Comfortable travelling regionally and working in remote or physically demanding environments, supported by an unrestricted Class 5 license, personal vehicle, and a strong driving record.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 – $124,200
• MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $84,700 – $112,400

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.

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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. 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 .