Advisor, HSE
Employer not yet confirmed · Edmonton, AB, Canada
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The Opportunity
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Help shape a strong culture of health, safety and environmental excellence across WSP’s business sectors. As an Advisor, HSE, you will partner with operational leaders and project teams to anticipate risk, strengthen project planning and implement practical solutions that protect our people while supporting successful project delivery.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, HSE Operations, you will provide trusted advice across complex projects, influence meaningful improvements and help embed WSP’s HSE Management System into day-to-day business operations. This role combines strategic partnership, hands-on project support, coaching and regular engagement at project sites.
Your Impact
Partner with business and project leaders to assess HSE risks and align advisory services with operational priorities and injury-prevention objectives.
Strengthen project planning through risk assessments, safe job procedures, the Hierarchy of Controls and meaningful employee consultation.
Review project HSE plans and documentation to support the consistent application of WSP policies, programs, procedures and processes.
Monitor compliance with WSP requirements and applicable provincial and federal regulations through frequent site inspections, audits and documented reports.
Advise project teams on emerging HSE issues, incident trends, corrective actions and practical risk-reduction strategies.
Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses, including the identification, tracking and closure of corrective actions.
Coach business leaders and professional employees, helping strengthen HSE knowledge, accountability and decision-making across the organization.
Advance continuous improvement by interpreting leading and lagging indicators, supporting emergency preparedness and contributing subject-matter expertise to HSE training, communications and procedures.
The Skills That Set You Apart
A degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution in environment, health and safety, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Eight to ten years of progressively responsible HSE experience supporting industrial or construction projects.
Intermediate-to-senior-level experience providing HSE guidance within complex operational or project environments.
Strong working knowledge of Canadian provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and recognized industry practices.
Experience conducting project inspections or audits, reviewing HSE documentation and supporting incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
A professional designation such as CRSP, CRST, CHSO or CHSC is considered an asset.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence project leaders and translate technical requirements into practical actions. Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites. The role is expected to involve approximately 50% office-based work and 50% travel or site visits, adjusted according to seasonal and business needs.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $106,800 – $141,400
MB & ON: $97,400 - $134,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $96,400 - $128,100
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 Make Safety Matter?
Bring your HSE expertise to a role where your advice will directly influence projects, people and operational decisions. Apply today and help WSP create safer workplaces, stronger project outcomes and a culture in which everyone plays a role in preventing harm.