Environmental Risk Assessor

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector, Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding an Intermediate Environmental Risk Assessor to our group. You will be responsible for supporting risk assessment efforts as part of a national team, primarily focussing on downstream oil and gas sites with opportunities to support risk assessment work on midstream and upstream oil and gas sites. You will join a close-knit team of engineering/environmental specialists, professionals, and technical staff as part of the Remediation Program Management (RPM) group. The RPM group is a unique group that delivers remedial solutions for clients coast to coast across Canada; working with multiple large clients the RPM group consistently has a regular and stable workload.

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

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What You Can Expect To Do Here

• Implementation of human and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites clients, as part of a national program management team;
• Support human health and ecological risk assessments, and risk management plan development;
• Participate in internal meetings to provide strategic advice related to risk-based approaches in support of redevelopment, remediation and/or risk management;
• Complete and support data management, contaminant fate & transport modelling, exposure modelling and quantitative risk calculations;
• Collaborate with other disciplines, as necessary, to complete deliverables;
• Support the growth of the risk assessment practice in BC and nationally across Canada;
• Bring solution-oriented and innovative perspective to projects, to help solve our clients problems;
• Conduct literature reviews on toxicology, environmental chemistry, public health and related topics; preparing report summaries and/or critical analysis;
• Summarize and interpret datasets, statistical analysis, and prepare written and graphical material for incorporation into reports and presentations;
• Implement quality assurance/quality control measures applicable to the task.
  
  

What You'll Bring To WSP...

• University degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in one or more of the following: environmental science, toxicology, or chemical engineering.
• Professional registration as a Registered Professional Biologist or other applicable professional regulatory body is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience in the Canadian marketplace, of which a component is in British Columbia.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation is required.
• Experience working or volunteering with professional regulatory bodies or associations.
• Detailed understanding of federal regulations and guidance documents related to Site characterization and risk assessment is preferred.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience in research methods/techniques to gather information, assess and resolve issues, assess validity and applicability of scientific studies.
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
• Detail oriented and have a strong focus on quality assurance/quality control and can effectively oversee teams during data collection and reporting.
• Passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment located locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and innovative thinking skills are essential.
• A positive demeanor towards carrying out your work safely and supporting the safe work of those you work with.