Senior Risk Assessor — Flexible Work & Impact Leader

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Risk Assessor to strengthen the risk management practice nationwide. You will guide clients through complex challenges, deliver high-impact assessments, and mentor the next generation of risk practitioners.

This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada, offering opportunities to shape innovative approaches and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in risk management or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA and QRA.
• Experience with HRVA development and Wildfire Strategy.
• Proven facilitation and team leadership skills.
• Experience training and mentoring colleagues.
• Engineering accreditation and/or PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical risk assessments using HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, and QRA.
• Support HRVA development and Wildfire Strategy initiatives.
• Deliver clear reports enabling clients to mitigate risks.
• Facilitate workshops to identify hazards and build consensus.
• Mentor junior and intermediate assessors.
• Develop tools and methodologies to improve risk analysis.
• Explore natural-language insights to enhance risk communication.
• Build strong client relationships and uphold WSP reputation.

Skills

HAZID/HAZOP/FMEA/MAA

QRA techniques

HRVA development

Wildfire Strategy

Facilitation & leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Client communications

Innovation in risk methods

Education

Engineering accreditation

PMP designation

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Risk Assessor to strengthen the risk management practice nationwide. You will guide clients through complex challenges, deliver high-impact assessments, and mentor the next generation of risk practitioners.

This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada, offering opportunities to shape innovative approaches and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.