[Hiring] Senior Risk Assessor @WSP

Role Description

As a Senior Risk Assessor, you will play a key role in strengthening WSP’s risk management practice across Canada. You will guide clients through complex challenges, deliver high-impact assessments, and shape innovative approaches—while mentoring the next generation of risk practitioners. This position is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

Your Impact

• Conduct technical risk assessments leveraging HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, QRA, and related methodologies.
• Support the development of Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (HRVAs) and Wildfire Strategies.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports that enable clients to mitigate and manage risks effectively.
• Facilitate and coordinate engaging workshops to identify hazards, resolve challenges, and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate assessors as part of their professional development journey.
• Develop and refine tools, processes, and methodologies that improve risk analysis and reporting.
• Explore innovative approaches—including natural-language-driven insights—to enhance how risk information is generated and communicated.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contributing to WSP’s reputation for reliability, expertise, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in risk management, emergency management, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong foundation in risk methodologies including HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, MAA, and quantitative techniques such as fault tree and event tree analysis.
• Experience supporting HRVA development and Wildfire Strategy initiatives.
• Skilled facilitator with experience guiding groups toward shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership in training, coaching, and developing others.
• Additional assets: engineering accreditation, PMP designation, geotechnical experience, or business continuity planning knowledge.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on high-quality delivery.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

Ready to Shape the Future?

Be part of a team of visionaries who are redefining what’s possible. Join us in creating safer, more resilient communities—one project at a time.

Health and Safety

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.