Senior Public Engagement Specialist

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Senior Public Engagement Specialist to lead high‑impact engagement and facilitation initiatives that influence infrastructure, environment, climate resilience, policy and planning across Canada. Based out of Calgary or Edmonton, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and nationally to balance technical insight with public values.

You will mentor colleagues, advance engagement practice, and apply IAP2 standards to build trusted relationships with

Qualifications

• Senior-level engagement and facilitation experience in both public and private sectors.
• IAP2 Core Values and ethics knowledge; design of engagement programs.
• Experience across Canada with diverse stakeholders and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead public engagement and facilitation projects across Canada, delivering inclusive outcomes.
• Apply IAP2 Core Values, Code of Ethics, Best Practices, and Spectrum in program design.
• Mentor project teams and advance engagement practice within WSP.

Skills

Engagement/facilitation experience

Registered Professional Planner (RPP)

Public engagement leadership

IAP2 leadership and training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring and coaching

Environmental, climate, policy context

Education

IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation (P2)

Certified Public Engagement Professional (CP3)

IAP2 Licensed Trainer

Job description

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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

This is an opportunity to play a senior, visible leadership role in shaping how communities, governments, and organizations engage on complex and meaningful issues across Canada. As a Senior Public Engagement Specialist, you will lead high‑impact engagement and facilitation initiatives that influence decision‑making on infrastructure, environment, climate resilience, policy, and strategic planning projects.

Based out of WSP’s Calgary office, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and nationally, working at the intersection of technical expertise, public values, and community trust. You will bring depth of experience, sound professional judgment, and a passion for inclusive engagement to projects that span sectors and geographies.

In this role, you will not only deliver best‑in‑class engagement programs but also help advance engagement practice within WSP—through mentoring, thought leadership, and contribution to professional standards such as IAP2. This is a role for a seasoned engagement professional who is motivated by impact, leadership, and the opportunity to shape outcomes that matter.

Your Impact

• Lead public engagement and facilitation projects across Canada, delivering inclusive, transparent, and defensible outcomes for complex initiatives.

• Apply and champion IAP2 Core Values, Code of Ethics, Best Practices, and the Spectrum to design and deliver high‑quality engagement programs.

• Serve diverse client organizations—including industry, community, Indigenous organizations, municipal and provincial governments, academia, and economic entities—tailoring approaches to context and culture.

• Drive impact across a wide range of project types such as environmental assessments, climate resilience, policy development, water and wastewater management, energy and resources, and strategic planning.

• Provide leadership through mentoring, coaching, and guiding project teams, contributing to both public and private sector engagement excellence.

• Strengthen capability by contributing to IAP2 leadership, volunteer activities, and continuous improvement of engagement practices.

• Leverage technical insight (e.g., RPP, CET or similar background) to integrate engagement with planning, engineering, and advisory workstreams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• More than 12 years of senior‑level engagement/facilitation experience, includingleadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with experience spanning both public and private sectors.

• Engagement and facilitation project experience across Canada, including complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

• IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation (P2) (mandatory); additional IAP2 training is an asset.

• Certified Public Engagement Professional (CP3) designation preferred but not required.

• Accredited and/or licensed engagement trainer status; IAP2 Licensed Trainer strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated IAP2 leadership and volunteer experience within the engagement profession.

• Experience working across environmental, climate, policy, infrastructure, energy, and strategic planning project contexts.

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:$122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON:$112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:$111,000 - $147,400

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

At WSP, your voice, expertise, and leadership truly matter. If you are a seasoned public engagement professional who thrives on collaboration, values meaningful dialogue, and is motivated by shaping outcomes that advance communities and society, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Join us in Edmonton and be part of a team that is redefining how engagement is done—bringing people together to solve complex challenges, build trust, and deliver projects that matter. Here, you will be supported to grow, to lead, and to contribute to work that aligns with your values and ambitions.