Join WSP USA Inc. as a Contract Specialist, a key role within our newly created North American Contracts Centre of Excellence. You’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across Canada and the United States, contributing your expertise to support transformative infrastructure, environmental, transportation, property, and energy projects.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Deliver training sessions on topics such as Contracts 101, Lessons Learned, and Prompt Payment.
- 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.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Contracts Specialist or Contracts Manager within the engineering or construction industry.
- Demonstrated 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.
Technical Stack
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
- Microsoft 365 tools
- AI technologies
Team & Environment
You will support WSP’s newly created North American Contracts Centre of Excellence (COE), working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible work, real balance – we value your life outside of work and support you in maintaining it.
- Tailor your role to match your ambition — your growth drives ours.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Compensation ranges by region: AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 – $151,800; MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900; NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $103,500 – $137,400.
Work Mode
This is a local-country position open to candidates in Canada and the United States.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
