Job Description
The Opportunity
Lead Resilience. Strengthen Security. Shape Preparedness.
Step into a national leadership role where your expertise in emergency management, crisis response, and corporate security protects people, operations, and communities. As Senior Manager, HSSEQ Emergency, Crisis and Security, you'll define and elevate programmes that ensure readiness, resilience, and rapid response across WSP.
Your Impact
Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary HSSEQ emergency and crisis management team
Design and implement enterprise emergency and crisis management programmes, including policies, procedures, and training
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and define mitigation and response strategies
Direct emergency response structures, communication protocols, and escalation processes
Act as a key advisor and incident command contact during live crises
Drive continuous improvement through post-incident reviews and lessons learned
Develop and expand corporate security strategy beyond current government project scope
Ensure compliance with Government of Canada Contract Security Program requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, legal, HR, IT, and global crisis resources
Strengthen organisational resilience by anticipating emerging risks and threat
The Skills That Set You Apart
Degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 8 years' experience including leadership roles
Deep expertise in emergency management, crisis response, and security frameworks
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices
Proven ability to lead complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams
Excellent analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Experience managing corporate or government-related security programmes
High level of organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
Advanced proficiency with MS Office and collaboration platforms
Bilingualism in English and French is required
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 - $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 - $176,900
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 Lead When It Matters Most?
Bring your expertise to a role where your decisions protect people, strengthen resilience, and shape how we respond when it matters most. Join WSP and make a lasting impact.
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. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
