Senior Project Manager, Occupational Hygiene

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  • Winnipeg, MB
  • $88,200-118,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: Health, Safety and SecurityJob Description:What if you could redefine what's possible?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 OpportunityYour Impact Starts Here - Reporting to the Prairies & North Occupational Hygiene and Safety Group Manager, you will lead projects that protect people and improve workplaces across the region. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, support clients through complex regulatory requirements, and deliver science-based, practical solutions that make a real impact. This role includes local and regional travel, occasional work in remote areas, and varied indoor/outdoor environments.Your Impact
  • Manage project budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing, and, ensuring high-quality delivery in coordination with technical specialists, coordinators, and technicians.
  • Manage client relationships, engage on new opportunities, develop proposals and scopes of work.
  • Apply project management tools, PMI-aligned methods, and best practices to plan, track, and execute projects that meet stakeholder expectations and business needs.
  • Lead hazardous building materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury components, ozone-depleting substances, and mold, and collect samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Develop and review hazardous materials reports, safe work procedures, management plans, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans.
  • Conduct hazardous materials condition assessments, abatement/remediation inspections, and air monitoring, producing clear daily and completion reports.
  • Support indoor air quality and occupational hygiene projects under the direction of a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
  • Assist clients with asset assessments, data management, and compliance related to regulated materials.
  • Work safely in varied field conditions, including remote environments and physically demanding settings, with occasional light to moderate lifting.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, with 5-8 years' experience in occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, environmental assessments, monitoring, and/or project management.
  • Professional designations such as CRSP, CIH, ROHT (or progression toward them) are preferred; hazardous materials training (AHERA, Asbestos Worker, Lead/Mold courses) is an asset.
  • Strong experience with project financial tracking, change management, and risk identification/mitigation aligned with the PMBOK.
  • Skilled in project planning and analysis using MS Excel or similar tools, with proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, clients, and subcontractors.
  • Highly organized, adaptable, able to work independently or collaboratively, and calm under pressure.
  • Class 5 driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, and a good driving record (abstract required).
  • Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a commitment to technical excellence.
Why Choose WSP?We exist to shape communities and create a future where society can thrive.
  • 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 - tailor your role to your ambition; your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work and real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.
CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $88,200 - $118,500
MB & ON: $80,500 - $112,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $79,700 - $107,300Disclosure:
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 WSPIf you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.About Us: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

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