DescriptionThe Opportunity
Build the Future with Us
Join WSP as a Senior Environmental Scientist and take on a key advisory role supporting clients across complex and highly regulated environments. In this role, you will lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance and risk management initiatives, support major capital projects and transactions, and work closely with clients, lenders, and multidisciplinary teams across a wide range of industrial sectors.
Your Impact
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on EHS regulatory compliance and environmental and safety risk management.
- Lead and support EHS compliance audits and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management system audits.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve EHS management systems aligned with regulatory and best‑practice requirements.
- Deliver EHS due diligence services for mergers & acquisitions, divestments, and major capital projects.
- Serve as Project Manager or Task Lead on consulting assignments, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
- Work directly with clients, lenders, investors, legal counsel, and internal multidisciplinary teams.
- Prepare clear, defensible technical reports suitable for clients, lenders, investors, and legal review.
- Support business development activities, including RFP responses, proposal development, technical scoping, and client discussions.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related EHS discipline.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal EHS regulations.
- 7–15 years of EHS consulting experience in Canada.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Auditor (EP), Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor (EP‑EMSLA), Compliance Environmental Auditor (EP‑CEA), and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
- ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
- Proven experience delivering EHS due diligence.
- Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, ISSB / IFRS, and CSSB.
- Experience supporting EHS and sustainability programs within Mining, Utilities, Power Generation, Renewables, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing sectors; mining‑specific EHS experience is considered an asset.
Why Choose WSP?
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.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 – $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 – $112,400
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.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Apply today and bring your EHS leadership and advisory expertise to WSP, where your work will help shape safer, more sustainable projects across Canada and beyond.
