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WSP USA Senior Industrial Hygienist in Vancouver, British Columbia
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
Innovate and Lead – This is your opportunity to shape the future of occupational hygiene and safety in Western Canada. As a Senior Occupational Hygienist , you’ll be at the forefront of technical delivery and strategic growth. You’ll lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior professionals, and drive business development initiatives that expand our impact across industries and communities. From proposal development to client engagement, your leadership will help define the next chapter of our OHS practice.
Your Impact
Lead complex occupational hygiene and safety projects in across Western Canada, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction
Develop and execute business development strategies to grow our OHS portfolio, including proposal writing, client outreach, and opportunity tracking
Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability
Deliver risk assessments and exposure evaluations for biological, chemical, and physical hazards
Interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (e.g. WorkSafeBC) and Standards and Guideline (CSA, ANSI, ACGIH, NIOSH) to guide client compliance and safety strategies
Prepare and deliver training programs, technical reports, and client presentations
Represent WSP in professional communities (e.g., AIHA), contributing to thought leadership and industry advancement
The Skills That Set You Apart
8 to 15 years of progressive experience across occupational hygiene, safety, hazardous materials, and indoor air quality consulting .
Advanced academic grounding through an undergraduate or graduate degree in Occupational/Environmental Hygiene, Occupational Health , or a related discipline.
CIH or ROH designation (or eligibility within 12 months), with CRSP certification and WorkSafeBC Level S as valuable additional assets.
Strong business development acumen, with a proven ability to build client relationships and prepare winning proposals.
Demonstrated leadership in project management , including financial oversight, scheduling, and change management.
Hands‑on field experience supported by expertise in developing risk assessments, management plans, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans, as well as conducting audits.
Skilled in project planning, risk mitigation, and engaging diverse stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
Comfortable travelling regionally and working in remote or physically demanding environments, supported by an unrestricted Class 5 license, personal vehicle , and a strong driving record.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $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 today and take the first step toward shaping a more resilient future with us.
At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .
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).
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. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .