HSE Advisor; CoSS

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Shape the future of health, safety, and environment in Québec. As an HSE Advisor (CoSS), you’ll play a critical role in supporting major projects across Energy, Resources & Industry (ERI) and Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I). From proposals to execution, your expertise will help create safer workplaces and sustainable solutions.

• Influence strategic direction:
  Embed SSE objectives into project planning and execution to align with WSP’s vision and mission.
• Drive operational excellence:
  Develop and implement prevention programs and emergency plans that reduce risk and enhance performance across Québec.
• Strengthen safety culture:
  Act as a strategic partner to project teams and clients, promoting a proactive and sustainable approach to health and safety.
• Anticipate trends and innovate:
  Monitor emerging SSE issues and propose innovative solutions to address complex challenges in ERI and T&I projects.
• Create client value:
  Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and influence decisions that ensure compliance, performance, and reputation.
• Optimize risk management:
  Lead strategic audits and root cause analyses to prevent incidents and improve resilience across projects.

• Certified CoSS (Coordonnateur en santé et sécurité – CNESST) – mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in construction site safety, including large‑scale projects (Hydro‑Québec, MTQ).
• Strong knowledge of Québec health and safety laws and best practices in energy and transport sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple phases of projects, from proposals to execution.
• Bilingual (French and English) and proficient with technical writing for HSE documentation.
• Open to varying travel durations across Québec, short, medium, and long term, while remaining adaptable to changing project needs.

• 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 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.

Apply today and let’s create lasting change 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.

• 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.

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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Professional Services