WSP in Africa

Project Manager, Digital EHS/ESG

WSP in Africa  •  $94k - $138k/yr  •  Canada (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

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

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role supporting complex, multidisciplinary projects at the intersection of digital solutions, information management, and technical delivery. Roles of this scope and exposure do not come up often, and they offer a unique chance to broaden your project leadership impact while working alongside experienced professionals across our business.

You will be trusted to lead meaningful work, influence outcomes for clients and communities, and help shape how projects are delivered—balancing technical excellence, safety, quality, and financial performance. The role provides strong visibility across teams and the opportunity to deepen your expertise while continuing to grow your career within a global professional services organization.

We strongly encourage internal candidates to apply. This role represents an excellent next step for those looking to expand their project management experience, increase their leadership influence, and continue building a long‑term career with WSP.

Your Impact

  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in alignment with client and regulatory requirements
  • Plan, manage, and control project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple concurrent assignments
  • Develop and implement project support plans, including health and safety, quality, risk management, communications, and documentation
  • Monitor project performance using established project management systems, financial tools, and reporting frameworks
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to align expectations and ensure successful project outcomes
  • Proactively manage change related to scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring clear communication with clients and project teams
  • Motivate, influence, and mentor technical professionals and junior project staff throughout the project lifecycle

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Minimum 5 years of consulting experience leading projects within engineering, science, environmental, or related disciplines
  • Proven ability to manage project teams of more than five contributors across technical and functional areas
  • Strong working knowledge of project management systems, methodologies, and financial controls
  • Demonstrated understanding of health and safety requirements and their critical role in project execution
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project
  • Experience working with relational databases, software platforms, and system integration methodologies
  • Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety subject domains; Incident Management, Compliance, Audit, Inspection, Management of Change, Air, Water, Waste, GHG, Carbon, Scope 1,2,&3.
  • EHS/ESG Software’s; Enablon, Intelex, Cority, Sphera, VelocityEHS, Workiva, Sweep

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • 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 it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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 Shape the Future?

If you are looking for a meaningful next step—one that offers visibility, impact, and the chance to broaden your project leadership experience—this role provides a unique opportunity to do exactly that. Positions of this scope and influence do not come up often, and they offer the chance to work on complex, high‑profile projects while continuing to grow within WSP.

We especially encourage internal candidates to apply. This role is well‑suited for those ready to expand their responsibilities, strengthen their leadership impact, and build on the experience they have gained within our organization.

If you’re motivated by collaboration, accountability, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for clients and communities, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply today and help shape the future of project delivery at WSP.


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

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

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

#WeAreWSP

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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