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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.

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Within our Human Resources team, the HR Advisor – Medical Absence serves as the first point of contact for managing medical absence cases. This role plays a key part in shaping the employee experience by applying established policies and processes while delivering thoughtful, consistent, and people‑centred support.

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Your Impact

Support the day‑to‑day management of medical absence cases (short‑ and long‑term disability, medical leaves, accommodations) in alignment with established policies and procedures.

Guide employees throughout their medical absence journey by clearly explaining steps, timelines, and required documentation.

Coordinate with payroll, insurance providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and continuity of case management.

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR data within systems and tools.

Identify situations requiring escalation and refer complex cases to appropriate HR partners.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and documentation related to medical absence management.

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The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

3–5 years of relevant HR experience, ideally in HR operations, benefits administration, or absence management.

Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) to effectively collaborate with employees and stakeholders across Canada.

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.

Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

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Why Choose WSP?

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

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Compensation

Compensation: AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500 MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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.

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Ready to Make Your Mark?

Join a team that values your potential and empowers you to create meaningful impact. Bring your expertise, grow your career, and help shape the future with WSP. Apply today.

 

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 [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety].

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 [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies].