About The Role

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

As a Contract Specialist , you’ll play a key role in supporting WSP’s newly created North American Contracts Centre of Excellence (COE). You’ll work with talented colleagues across Canada and the United States, contributing to transformative infrastructure, environmental, transportation, property, and energy projects.

This role supports all business sectors and gives you the chance to influence contract strategy at scale while growing your expertise within a global leader.

Your Impact

In this role, you will

Review, negotiate, draft, and interpret commercial contracts across multiple business sectors.
Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle with contract advice and risk assessment.
Participate in internal and external meetings with business stakeholders and clients.
Review public and private RFPs and support preparation of service offers.
Ensure compliance with internal authorization matrices, corporate policies, and governance.
Draft, review, and continuously improve WSP's contract templates, standard clauses, and contracting frameworks, ensuring they reflect best practices and evolving industry standards d evolving industry standards
Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and AI‑driven tools.
Contribute to a strategic function that is shaping the future of WSP’s contractual processes across North America.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Experience as a Contracts Specialist or Contracts Manager in engineering or construction (minimum 1 year) is an asset, but not a prerequisite.
Background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for engineers, scientists, and business leaders.
Strong understanding of business fundamentals and risk management.
Experience with CLM systems, Microsoft 365 tools, and AI technologies.
Organized, analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Bilingual (French and English)

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. Tailor your role to match your ambition — your growth drives ours.
Flexible work, real balance – we value your life outside of work and support you in maintaining it.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : $98,800 – $130,800
MB & ON : $90,100 – $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC : $89,200 – $118,500

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.