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WSP Canada

EHS Auditor

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here - Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP's Environmental Health and Safety Team in Dartmouth is growing! We are looking for a strong EHS Auditor to shape and develop our existing Environmental, Health and Safety practice. You will serve as a senior leader and subject matter expert, responsible for shaping the strategic direction of WSP's environmental, health and safety services across Nova Scotia and beyond. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, advise executive leadership, and represent WSP externally in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic partnerships.

Your Impact

Strategic & Technical Leadership
  • Lead and oversee EHS projects including audits, safety management systems, policy development, and advisory services.
  • Set technical direction for EHS services, driving innovation, standards, and methodologies.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, internal teams, and executive leadership on EHS strategy and compliance.
  • Ensure quality, compliance, and profitability across a diverse project portfolio.
  • Mentor and develop technical staff, contributing to succession planning and team growth.
  • Represent WSP in industry forums, technical committees, and client engagements.
  • Advance thought leadership through publications, conferences, and strategic initiatives.

Business Development & Client Engagement
  • Drive growth as a seller/doer - lead proposals, manage key pursuits, and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Identify new opportunities and contribute to win strategies and go/no-go decisions.
  • Collaborate across geographies and business lines to expand reach and service offerings.
  • Lead business development strategy, ensuring accountability and pipeline forecasting.
  • Elevate WSP's visibility through knowledge sharing and innovation at client engagements.

Project & People Management
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on talent, innovation, and excellence.
  • Inspire teams to deliver creative, high-quality solutions throughout project lifecycles.
  • Build cross-sector partnerships to increase collaboration and work share.
  • Manage risk across pursuits and projects, including contract and fee reviews.
  • Support talent attraction, engagement, and retention across the team.
  • Strengthen employee connection to leadership through clear communication and vision sharing.
  • Champion health and safety, ensuring adherence to policies and WSP's Life Saving Rules.

The skills that set you apart
  • Education & Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, CSP, or CSO.
  • Experience
  • 20+ years in EHS consulting, with 10+ in senior leadership roles.
  • Extensive experience in Ontario and Atlantic Canada markets, including leading proposals and pursuits.
  • Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety practices, ISO 14001/45001 systems, and relevant legislation.
  • Experience in industrial/manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven ability to apply technical insight to solve client challenges.
  • Leadership & Strategic Impact
  • Track record of leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Skilled in business development, client management, and strategic planning.
  • Deep understanding of the EHS consulting market and industry relationships.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth.
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Active in professional associations and industry networks.
  • Experience with RFPs, EOIs, and SOQs.
  • Eligible for federal security clearance.

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'll 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.

#WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarrièresWSP

Compensation:
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $93,700 - $124,200
  • MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

#LI-Hybrid
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-05-09

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