Intermediate Risk Assessor

The Opportunity:

At WSP Canada, we're more than just risk managers-we're problem solvers who help clients navigate complexities and deliver successful projects. We are looking for a Risk Assessor to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in risk management methodologies to take the next step in their career while contributing to innovative approaches in the field.

In this role, you'll focus on conducting detailed risk assessments and collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights. You'll also be part of an environment that encourages innovation-helping to develop tools and methodologies, such as leveraging natural language insights, to enhance how we approach and communicate risk.

Please note that although the posting is listed with Vancouver as primary location, we are flexible with offices across Canada.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

Risk Management and Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments using tools such as HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA, and HAZID;
• Deliver clear and actionable reports that help clients address and mitigate risks effectively.

Collaborative Problem-Solving:

• Work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align on risk strategies and solutions;
• Participate in workshops, helping to identify risks, resolve challenges, and achieve consensus.

Driving Innovation:

• Contribute to the development of tools and processes that enhance risk analysis and reporting;
• Explore new approaches, such as integrating natural language processing (NLP) to uncover insights and improve efficiency.

Client Engagement and Delivery:

• Collaborate directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored risk management solutions;
• Build relationships that strengthen WSP's reputation for excellence and reliability.

What you'll bring to WSP:

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in risk management, engineering, or a related field.

Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of risk methodologies, including HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA, and quantitative techniques such as fault tree and event tree analysis.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.

Mindset:

• A proactive, innovative approach to problem-solving and collaboration.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $86,500 - $119,000

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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.

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