Senior Public Engagement Specialist

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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.

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The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a senior, visible leadership role in shaping how communities, governments, and organizations engage on complex and meaningful issues across Canada. As a Senior Public Engagement Specialist, you will lead high-impact engagement and facilitation initiatives that influence decision-making on infrastructure, environment, climate resilience, policy, and strategic planning projects.

Based out of WSP's Edmonton office, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and nationally, working at the intersection of technical expertise, public values, and community trust. You will bring depth of experience, sound professional judgment, and a passion for inclusive engagement to projects that span sectors and geographies.

In this role, you will not only deliver best-in-class engagement programs, but also help advance engagement practice within WSP-through mentoring, thought leadership, and contribution to professional standards such as IAP2. This is a role for a seasoned engagement professional who is motivated by impact, leadership, and the opportunity to shape outcomes that matter.

Your Impact

• Lead public engagement and facilitation projects across Canada, delivering inclusive, transparent, and defensible outcomes for complex initiatives.
• Apply and champion IAP2 Core Values, Code of Ethics, Best Practices, and the Spectrum to design and deliver high-quality engagement programs.
• Serve diverse client organizations-including industry, community, Indigenous organizations, municipal and provincial governments, academia, and economic entities-tailoring approaches to context and culture.
• Drive impact across a wide range of project types such as environmental assessments, climate resilience, policy development, water and wastewater management, energy and resources, and strategic planning.
• Provide leadership through mentoring, coaching, and guiding project teams, contributing to both public and private sector engagement excellence.
• Strengthen capability by contributing to IAP2 leadership, volunteer activities, and continuous improvement of engagement practices.
• Leverage technical insight (e.g., RPP, CET or similar background) to integrate engagement with planning, engineering, and advisory workstreams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Senior-level engagement/facilitation experience with leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.
• Engagement and facilitation project experience across Canada, including complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation (P2) (mandatory); additional IAP2 training is an asset.
• Certified Public Engagement Professional (CP3) designation preferred.
• Accredited and/or licensed engagement trainer status; IAP2 Licensed Trainer strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated IAP2 leadership and volunteer experience within the engagement profession.
• Experience working across environmental, climate, policy, infrastructure, energy, and strategic planning project contexts.
• A technical background such as Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) is considered an asset.

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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 - $146,500
MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 - $132,700

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?

At WSP, your voice, expertise, and leadership truly matter. If you are a seasoned public engagement professional who thrives on collaboration, values meaningful dialogue, and is motivated by shaping outcomes that advance communities and society, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Join us in Edmonton and be part of a team that is redefining how engagement is done-bringing people together to solve complex challenges, build trust, and deliver projects that matter. Here, you will be supported to grow, to lead, and to contribute to work that aligns with your values and ambitions.

Apply today and help shape communities to advance humanity, together with 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.

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