Senior Risk Assessor

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Risk Assessor to strengthen Canada-wide risk management. You will guide clients through complex challenges, deliver high-impact assessments, and mentor junior assessors.

You will apply HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA and HRVA methodologies, deliver actionable reports, run workshops, and develop tools to improve risk analysis and communication. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada and offers collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the country.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in risk management, emergency management, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong foundation in risk methodologies including HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, and quantitative techniques such as fault tree and event tree analysis.
• Experience supporting HRVA development and Wildfire Strategy initiatives.
• Skilled facilitator with experience guiding groups toward shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership in training, coaching, and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical risk assessments leveraging HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, QRA, and related methodologies.
• Support the development of HRVAs and Wildfire Strategies.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports that enable clients to mitigate and manage risks effectively.
• Facilitate and coordinate engaging workshops to identify hazards, resolve challenges, and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate assessors as part of their professional development journey.
• Develop and refine tools, processes, and methodologies that improve risk analysis and reporting.
• Explore innovative approaches—including natural-language-driven insights—to enhance how risk information is generated and communicated.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contributing to WSP’s reputation for reliability, expertise, and excellence.

Skills

Risk management

HAZID/HAZOP

FMEA

MAA

HRVA

Wildfire strategy

Facilitation

Mentoring

Leadership

PMP designation

Education

PMP designation

Engineering accreditation

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

Build the future with us.

As a Senior Risk Assessor, you will play a key role in strengthening WSP’s risk management practice across Canada. You will guide clients through complex challenges, deliver high‑impact assessments, and shape innovative approaches—while mentoring the next generation of risk practitioners. This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

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Your Impact

• Conduct technical risk assessments leveraging HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, QRA, and related methodologies.
• Support the development of Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (HRVAs) and Wildfire Strategies.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports that enable clients to mitigate and manage risks effectively.
• Facilitate and coordinate engaging workshops to identify hazards, resolve challenges, and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate assessors as part of their professional development journey.
• Develop and refine tools, processes, and methodologies that improve risk analysis and reporting.
• Explore innovative approaches—including natural‑language‑driven insights—to enhance how risk information is generated and communicated.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contributing to WSP’s reputation for reliability, expertise, and excellence.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 5–8 years of experience in risk management, emergency management, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong foundation in risk methodologies including HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, and quantitative techniques such as fault tree and event tree analysis.
• Experience supporting HRVA development and Wildfire Strategy initiatives.
• Skilled facilitator with experience guiding groups toward shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership in training, coaching, and developing others.
• Additional assets: engineering accreditation, PMP designation, geotechnical experience, or business continuity planning knowledge.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on high‑quality delivery.

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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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?

Be part of a team of visionaries who are redefining what’s possible. Join us in creating safer, more resilient communities—one project at a time.

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 .