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Advisor, HSE

WSP Edmonton, AB Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$106,800 – $141,400 per year

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Description

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 people while supporting successful project delivery.

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.

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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98687

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