Senior Advisor, Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Alberta

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

Build the Future With Us - Step into a role where your expertise in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement will make tangible, lasting impact across resource, energy, and infrastructure projects. As part of our Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management (ISEIM) team, you'll guide project delivery, support team success, and ensure communities, clients, and partners feel genuinely heard and informed.

Your Impact

Lead and mentor team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth across project cycles.
Oversee multiple concurrent projects with strong planning, prioritization, and time-management to ensure seamless execution.
Develop strategies and engagement approaches that align with WSP's national and regional goals while supporting sustainable, community-focused outcomes.
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous Nations, community groups, government bodies, and private industry stakeholders.
Draft, edit, and refine communication materials, engagement plans, and regulatory documentation with clarity and consistency.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver stakeholder meetings, community events, engagement sessions, and virtual forums.
Identify operational efficiencies, refine processes, and champion best practices to improve delivery and client satisfaction.
Uphold quality assurance standards across all deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business, or a related field.
7-10 years of experience in the resource or energy infrastructure sector, with an established relationship network.
Strong knowledge of regulatory permitting bodies in Western Canada.
Demonstrated success in leading teams and cultivating collaborative, supportive working environments.
Deep understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and governance.
Experience coordinating and executing complex engagement events, from concept to delivery.
Proven ability to problem-solve with confidence and adapt quickly to evolving project needs.
Strong client-relationship building skills with a track record of trusted partnerships.

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: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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?

Join us in advancing meaningful engagement, building stronger relationships, and supporting projects that help shape communities today and for generations to come.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.