Health and Safety Advisor at WSP

Whitby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

154400.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health and Safety Guidance, Site Supervision, Project Scheduling, Scope Planning, Risk Mitigation, Budget Planning, Client Liaison, Emergency Response Planning, Incident Investigation, Occupational Health and Safety, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, Field-based Work, Safety Legislation Knowledge, Business Growth Identification

Industry

Professional Services

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 Build the Future With Us. You’ll support teams across Ontario by providing practical, hands-on health and safety guidance. From identifying new project opportunities with clients to supporting project managers in delivering safe and compliant work, your impact will be felt across diverse project sites and operations. At WSP, every day is an opportunity to make communities safer, healthier, and more resilient. This is your chance to help shape projects that protect people and strengthen the places we live and work. Your Impact Support project teams with day‑to‑day Health & Safety (H&S) advice to ensure safe work planning and execution, as well as site supervision when required. Collaborate with PMs to integrate H&S requirements into project schedules, scopes, and budget planning. Collaborate with technical leaders and the WSP geotechnical, pavement, hydrogeological, and environmental teams to create project efficiencies and identify growth areas Liaise directly with clients to understand their H&S and technical needs and identify potential project opportunities and WSP growth areas Support emergency response planning and participate in investigations when incidents occur. The Skills That Set You Apart Experience in occupational health and safety within construction, environmental science / geotechnical engineering, and / or field‑based work settings. Knowledge of provincial safety legislation and industry standards. Demonstrated ability to work with PMs on project schedules, scopes, and risk mitigation strategies. Comfortable liaising with clients, as well as WSP colleagues, and identifying opportunities, and contributing to business growth. Strong attention to detail and ability to translate safety requirements into clear, practical steps for field staff. 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. #WithUsYouCan Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800 MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $104,500 – $140,700 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? If you’re motivated to make work safer and build strong client relationships that open new opportunities, this role is for you. Let’s make an impact together. 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.

Responsibilities

The advisor will support project teams across Ontario by offering practical, hands-on health and safety guidance for safe work planning and execution, including site supervision when necessary. Responsibilities also include collaborating with project managers to integrate H&S requirements into project planning and liaising with clients to understand their needs and identify growth opportunities.