Senior Manager, Emergency, Crisis and Security

WSP•Montreal, QC

9h•CA$133,200 - CA$195,400

About The Position

This national leadership role focuses on emergency management, crisis response, and corporate security to protect people, operations, and communities. The Senior Manager, HSSEQ Emergency, Crisis and Security will define and elevate programs that ensure readiness, resilience, and rapid response across WSP.

Requirements

Degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 8 years’ experience including leadership roles
Deep expertise in emergency management, crisis response, and security frameworks
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices
Proven ability to lead complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams
Excellent analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Experience managing corporate or government-related security programmes
High level of organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
Advanced proficiency with MS Office and collaboration platforms
Bilingualism in English and French is required

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary HSSEQ emergency and crisis management team
Design and implement enterprise emergency and crisis management programmes, including policies, procedures, and training
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and define mitigation and response strategies
Direct emergency response structures, communication protocols, and escalation processes
Act as a key advisor and incident command contact during live crises
Drive continuous improvement through post-incident reviews and lessons learned
Develop and expand corporate security strategy beyond current government project scope
Ensure compliance with Government of Canada Contract Security Program requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, legal, HR, IT, and global crisis resources
Strengthen organisational resilience by anticipating emerging risks and threat