Team Lead, Health and Safety

WSP in Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 147,400; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Team Lead, HSSEQ in Québec to lead and coach HSSEQ Advisors, ensuring alignment with the company vision and systems. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant project execution through risk assessment, trend analysis, and proactive improvements.

You will partner with leaders, project teams, and clients to embed safe practices across lifecycle delivery, lead investigations, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within a regional scope.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in construction or industrial project safety environments.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high‑performing teams
• Strong knowledge of Canadian provincial OH&S legislation and industry best practices
• Postsecondary education in Environment, Health & Safety or equivalent experience
• Professional designation (CRSP, CRST, CHSO, or CHSC) is considered an asset
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Bilingual in French and English (required for Québec operations)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop HSSEQ Advisors to achieve performance goals and build capability across the Québec region
• Drive alignment with WSP’s HSSEQ vision, priorities, and management systems across projects and teams
• Oversee HSSEQ support for projects, ensuring risk‑based, compliant, and effective delivery
• Influence safety outcomes by identifying risks, analysing trends, and implementing proactive improvement strategies
• Partner with business leaders, project teams, and clients to embed safe practices into project lifecycle delivery
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to strengthen performance
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and behavioural safety
• Support implementation and evolution of HSSEQ systems and processes at a regional level

Skills

Leadership

Incident investigation

Communication

Bilingual French-English

Stakeholder engagement

OH&S knowledge

Education in EHS

Professional designation

Education

Postsecondary education in Environment, Health & Safety

Job description

Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Step into a leadership role where you can shape safety culture, influence major projects, and empower teams across Québec. As a Team Lead, HSSEQ, you will blend technical expertise with people leadership—driving meaningful impact across our projects, clients, and communities.

Your Impact

• Lead, coach, and develop HSSEQ Advisors to achieve performance goals and build capability across the Québec region
• Drive alignment with WSP’s HSSEQ vision, priorities, and management systems across projects and teams
• Oversee HSSEQ support for projects, ensuring risk‑based, compliant, and effective delivery
• Influence safety outcomes by identifying risks, analysing trends, and implementing proactive improvement strategies
• Partner with business leaders, project teams, and clients to embed safe practices into project lifecycle delivery
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to strengthen performance
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and behavioural safety
• Support implementation and evolution of HSSEQ systems and processes at a regional level

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 8–10 years of experience in construction or industrial project safety environments
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high‑performing teams
• Strong knowledge of Canadian provincial OH&S legislation and industry best practices
• Postsecondary education in Environment, Health & Safety or equivalent experience
• Professional designation (CRSP, CRST, CHSO, or CHSC) is considered an asset
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
• Bilingual in French and English (required for Québec operations)

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.

Health and Safety 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).

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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.